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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,104.98, 15,155.31 and 3,177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,104.98, 15,155.31 and 3,177.94 is: 4,766.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,104.98 : 15,155.31 = 3,177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,104.98/15,155.31 = 3,177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,104.98x = 15,155.31 × 3,177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,104.98x = 48,162,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,162,665.86/10,104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.23

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