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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.88, 15,317.40 and 6,321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.88, 15,317.40 and 6,321.44 is: 9,466.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.88 : 15,317.40 = 6,321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.88/15,317.40 = 6,321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.88x = 15,317.40 × 6,321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.88x = 96,828,025.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,828,025.06/10,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.14

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