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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,322.22, 15,470.82 and 4,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,322.22, 15,470.82 and 4,764 is: 7,140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,322.22 : 15,470.82 = 4,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,322.22/15,470.82 = 4,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,322.22x = 15,470.82 × 4,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,322.22x = 73,702,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,702,986.48/10,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.23

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