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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.39, 15,152.67 and 3,175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.39, 15,152.67 and 3,175.89 is: 4,764.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.39 : 15,152.67 = 3,175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.39/15,152.67 = 3,175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.39x = 15,152.67 × 3,175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.39x = 48,123,213.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,123,213.13/10,101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.02

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