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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,102.85, 15,153.91 and 3,082.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,102.85, 15,153.91 and 3,082.58 is: 4,623.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,102.85 : 15,153.91 = 3,082.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,102.85/15,153.91 = 3,082.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,102.85x = 15,153.91 × 3,082.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,102.85x = 46,713,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,713,064.12/10,102.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,623.75

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