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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.94, 15,544.53 and 4,814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.94, 15,544.53 and 4,814.22 is: 7,224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.94 : 15,544.53 = 4,814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.94/15,544.53 = 4,814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.94x = 15,544.53 × 4,814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.94x = 74,834,787.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,834,787.22/10,358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.17

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