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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.88, 15,159.42 and 3,180.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.88, 15,159.42 and 3,180.38 is: 4,770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.88 : 15,159.42 = 3,180.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.88/15,159.42 = 3,180.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.88x = 15,159.42 × 3,180.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.88x = 48,212,640.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,212,640.38/10,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.75

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