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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.22, 15,160.94 and 2,991.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.22, 15,160.94 and 2,991.18 is: 4,487.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.22 : 15,160.94 = 2,991.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.22/15,160.94 = 2,991.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.22x = 15,160.94 × 2,991.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.22x = 45,349,107.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,349,107.99/10,106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.25

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