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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,472.22, 15,710.08 and 4,855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,472.22, 15,710.08 and 4,855.52 is: 7,284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,472.22 : 15,710.08 = 4,855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,472.22/15,710.08 = 4,855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,472.22x = 15,710.08 × 4,855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,472.22x = 76,280,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,280,607.64/10,472.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,284.09

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