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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.12, 22,916.27 and 4,744.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.12, 22,916.27 and 4,744.61 is: 7,118.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.12 : 22,916.27 = 4,744.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.12/22,916.27 = 4,744.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.12x = 22,916.27 × 4,744.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.12x = 108,728,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,728,625.50/15,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,118.02

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