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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614.69, 15,924.33 and 3,219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614.69, 15,924.33 and 3,219.71 is: 4,830.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614.69 : 15,924.33 = 3,219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614.69/15,924.33 = 3,219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614.69x = 15,924.33 × 3,219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614.69x = 51,271,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,271,764.36/10,614.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.26

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