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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.22, 15,395.72 and 3,242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.22, 15,395.72 and 3,242.94 is: 4,865.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.22 : 15,395.72 = 3,242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.22/15,395.72 = 3,242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.22x = 15,395.72 × 3,242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.22x = 49,927,396.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,927,396.22/10,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.17

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