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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.66, 15,934.04 and 3,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.66, 15,934.04 and 3,227.18 is: 4,840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.66 : 15,934.04 = 3,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.66/15,934.04 = 3,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.66x = 15,934.04 × 3,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.66x = 51,421,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,421,919.40/10,622.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.78

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