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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.39, 15,344.11 and 3,209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.39, 15,344.11 and 3,209.96 is: 4,814.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.39 : 15,344.11 = 3,209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.39/15,344.11 = 3,209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.39x = 15,344.11 × 3,209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.39x = 49,253,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,253,963.29/10,229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.95

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