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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,613.94, 15,921.72 and 3,219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,613.94, 15,921.72 and 3,219.01 is: 4,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,613.94 : 15,921.72 = 3,219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,613.94/15,921.72 = 3,219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,613.94x = 15,921.72 × 3,219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,613.94x = 51,252,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,252,175.90/10,613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.76

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