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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101, 15,152.04 and 3,176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101, 15,152.04 and 3,176.04 is: 4,764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101 : 15,152.04 = 3,176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101/15,152.04 = 3,176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101x = 15,152.04 × 3,176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101x = 48,123,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123,485.12/10,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.23

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