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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.61, 15,934 and 3,227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.61, 15,934 and 3,227.07 is: 4,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.61 : 15,934 = 3,227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.61/15,934 = 3,227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.61x = 15,934 × 3,227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.61x = 51,420,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,420,133.38/10,622.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.63

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