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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.25, 15,101.28 and 3,141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.25, 15,101.28 and 3,141.75 is: 4,712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.25 : 15,101.28 = 3,141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.25/15,101.28 = 3,141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.25x = 15,101.28 × 3,141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.25x = 47,444,446.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,444,446.44/10,067.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.75

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