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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.16, 22,912.32 and 4,886.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.16, 22,912.32 and 4,886.76 is: 7,330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.16 : 22,912.32 = 4,886.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.16/22,912.32 = 4,886.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.16x = 22,912.32 × 4,886.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.16x = 111,967,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,967,008.88/15,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.01

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