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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,082.88, 15,124.32 and 3,157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,082.88, 15,124.32 and 3,157.44 is: 4,736.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,082.88 : 15,124.32 = 3,157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,082.88/15,124.32 = 3,157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,082.88x = 15,124.32 × 3,157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,082.88x = 47,754,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,754,132.94/10,082.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,736.16

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