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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.72, 15,153.45 and 3,083.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.72, 15,153.45 and 3,083.31 is: 4,625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.72 : 15,153.45 = 3,083.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.72/15,153.45 = 3,083.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.72x = 15,153.45 × 3,083.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.72x = 46,722,772.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,722,772.36/10,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.23

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