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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.34, 15,371.16 and 3,227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.34, 15,371.16 and 3,227.22 is: 4,840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.34 : 15,371.16 = 3,227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.34/15,371.16 = 3,227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.34x = 15,371.16 × 3,227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.34x = 49,606,114.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,606,114.98/10,247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.88

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