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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.83, 15,153.61 and 3,083.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.83, 15,153.61 and 3,083.42 is: 4,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.83 : 15,153.61 = 3,083.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.83/15,153.61 = 3,083.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.83x = 15,153.61 × 3,083.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.83x = 46,724,944.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,724,944.15/10,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.40

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