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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.57, 15,518.25 and 3,322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.57, 15,518.25 and 3,322.25 is: 4,983.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.57 : 15,518.25 = 3,322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.57/15,518.25 = 3,322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.57x = 15,518.25 × 3,322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.57x = 51,555,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,555,428.47/10,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.82

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