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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,617.48, 15,926.25 and 3,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,617.48, 15,926.25 and 3,222 is: 4,833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,617.48 : 15,926.25 = 3,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,617.48/15,926.25 = 3,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,617.48x = 15,926.25 × 3,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,617.48x = 51,314,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,314,377.50/10,617.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.01

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