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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.34, 15,926.76 and 3,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.34, 15,926.76 and 3,222.40 is: 4,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.34 : 15,926.76 = 3,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.34/15,926.76 = 3,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.34x = 15,926.76 × 3,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.34x = 51,322,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,322,391.42/10,617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.83

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