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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.42, 15,926.94 and 3,222.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.42, 15,926.94 and 3,222.54 is: 4,834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.42 : 15,926.94 = 3,222.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.42/15,926.94 = 3,222.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.42x = 15,926.94 × 3,222.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.42x = 51,325,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,325,201.23/10,617.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.06

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