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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,102.41, 15,154.38 and 3,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,102.41, 15,154.38 and 3,083.04 is: 4,624.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,102.41 : 15,154.38 = 3,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,102.41/15,154.38 = 3,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,102.41x = 15,154.38 × 3,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,102.41x = 46,721,559.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,721,559.72/10,102.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,624.79

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