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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,615.62, 15,923.55 and 3,220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,615.62, 15,923.55 and 3,220.02 is: 4,830.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,615.62 : 15,923.55 = 3,220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,615.62/15,923.55 = 3,220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,615.62x = 15,923.55 × 3,220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,615.62x = 51,274,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,274,149.47/10,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.07

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