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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,051.25, 15,079.31 and 3,125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,051.25, 15,079.31 and 3,125.75 is: 4,689.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,051.25 : 15,079.31 = 3,125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,051.25/15,079.31 = 3,125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,051.25x = 15,079.31 × 3,125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,051.25x = 47,134,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,134,137.60/10,051.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.38

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