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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.83, 15,330.52 and 4,669.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.83, 15,330.52 and 4,669.27 is: 6,997.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.83 : 15,330.52 = 4,669.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.83/15,330.52 = 4,669.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.83x = 15,330.52 × 4,669.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.83x = 71,582,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,582,337.12/10,229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.41

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