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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,102.21, 15,154.08 and 3,082.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,102.21, 15,154.08 and 3,082.81 is: 4,624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,102.21 : 15,154.08 = 3,082.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,102.21/15,154.08 = 3,082.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,102.21x = 15,154.08 × 3,082.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,102.21x = 46,717,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,717,149.36/10,102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.45

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