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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.74, 15,157.79 and 3,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.74, 15,157.79 and 3,084.80 is: 4,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.74 : 15,157.79 = 3,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.74/15,157.79 = 3,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.74x = 15,157.79 × 3,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.74x = 46,758,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,758,750.59/10,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.41

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