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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,079.78, 15,120.96 and 3,323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,079.78, 15,120.96 and 3,323.10 is: 4,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,079.78 : 15,120.96 = 3,323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,079.78/15,120.96 = 3,323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,079.78x = 15,120.96 × 3,323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,079.78x = 50,248,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,248,462.18/10,079.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.08

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