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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.08, 15,160.08 and 3,179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.08, 15,160.08 and 3,179.58 is: 4,770.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.08 : 15,160.08 = 3,179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.08/15,160.08 = 3,179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.08x = 15,160.08 × 3,179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.08x = 48,202,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202,687.17/10,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.14

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