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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.50, 15,154.14 and 3,082.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.50, 15,154.14 and 3,082.14 is: 4,623.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.50 : 15,154.14 = 3,082.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.50/15,154.14 = 3,082.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.50x = 15,154.14 × 3,082.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.50x = 46,707,192.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,707,192.62/10,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.79

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