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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,462.29, 15,693.24 and 4,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,462.29, 15,693.24 and 4,222.14 is: 6,333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,462.29 : 15,693.24 = 4,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,462.29/15,693.24 = 4,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,462.29x = 15,693.24 × 4,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,462.29x = 66,259,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,259,056.33/10,462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,333.13

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