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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.33, 15,152.86 and 3,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.33, 15,152.86 and 3,082.92 is: 4,624.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.33 : 15,152.86 = 3,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.33/15,152.86 = 3,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.33x = 15,152.86 × 3,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.33x = 46,715,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,715,055.15/10,101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.65

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