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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.88, 15,159.38 and 3,086.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.88, 15,159.38 and 3,086.12 is: 4,629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.88 : 15,159.38 = 3,086.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.88/15,159.38 = 3,086.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.88x = 15,159.38 × 3,086.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.88x = 46,783,574.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,783,574.58/10,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,629.34

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