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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.06, 15,153.98 and 3,175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.06, 15,153.98 and 3,175.56 is: 4,764.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.06 : 15,153.98 = 3,175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.06/15,153.98 = 3,175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.06x = 15,153.98 × 3,175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.06x = 48,122,431.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122,431.54/10,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.10

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