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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.72, 22,912.26 and 4,888.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.72, 22,912.26 and 4,888.12 is: 7,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.72 : 22,912.26 = 4,888.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.72/22,912.26 = 4,888.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.72x = 22,912.26 × 4,888.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.72x = 111,997,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,997,876.35/15,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.80

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