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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.44, 15,157.50 and 3,084.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.44, 15,157.50 and 3,084.88 is: 4,626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.44 : 15,157.50 = 3,084.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.44/15,157.50 = 3,084.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.44x = 15,157.50 × 3,084.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.44x = 46,759,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,759,068.60/10,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.66

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