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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,067.40, 15,101.10 and 3,141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,067.40, 15,101.10 and 3,141.90 is: 4,712.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,067.40 : 15,101.10 = 3,141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,067.40/15,101.10 = 3,141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,067.40x = 15,101.10 × 3,141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,067.40x = 47,446,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446,146.09/10,067.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.85

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