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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,064.76, 15,100.20 and 3,139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,064.76, 15,100.20 and 3,139.32 is: 4,709.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,064.76 : 15,100.20 = 3,139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,064.76/15,100.20 = 3,139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,064.76x = 15,100.20 × 3,139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,064.76x = 47,404,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,359.86/10,064.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.93

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