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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.22, 15,447.17 and 3,722.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.22, 15,447.17 and 3,722.51 is: 5,584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.22 : 15,447.17 = 3,722.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.22/15,447.17 = 3,722.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.22x = 15,447.17 × 3,722.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.22x = 57,502,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,502,226.18/10,297.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,584.25

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