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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,521.22, 15,783.98 and 3,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,521.22, 15,783.98 and 3,125.02 is: 4,688.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,521.22 : 15,783.98 = 3,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,521.22/15,783.98 = 3,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,521.22x = 15,783.98 × 3,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,521.22x = 49,325,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,325,182.07/10,521.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.16

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