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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.64, 15,152.28 and 3,176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.64, 15,152.28 and 3,176.14 is: 4,764.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.64 : 15,152.28 = 3,176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.64/15,152.28 = 3,176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.64x = 15,152.28 × 3,176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.64x = 48,125,762.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,125,762.60/10,101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.15

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