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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,101.91, 15,153.73 and 3,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,101.91, 15,153.73 and 3,083.50 is: 4,625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,101.91 : 15,153.73 = 3,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,101.91/15,153.73 = 3,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,101.91x = 15,153.73 × 3,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,101.91x = 46,726,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,726,511.04/10,101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,625.51

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