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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,813.38, 16,222.77 and 3,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,813.38, 16,222.77 and 3,022.13 is: 4,533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,813.38 : 16,222.77 = 3,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,813.38/16,222.77 = 3,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,813.38x = 16,222.77 × 3,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,813.38x = 49,027,238.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,027,238.79/10,813.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.94

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