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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.70, 15,520.05 and 7,722.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.70, 15,520.05 and 7,722.30 is: 11,583.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.70 : 15,520.05 = 7,722.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.70/15,520.05 = 7,722.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.70x = 15,520.05 × 7,722.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.70x = 119,850,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,850,482.12/10,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.45

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