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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,107.27, 15,161.46 and 3,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,107.27, 15,161.46 and 3,088.35 is: 4,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,107.27 : 15,161.46 = 3,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,107.27/15,161.46 = 3,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,107.27x = 15,161.46 × 3,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,107.27x = 46,823,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,823,894.99/10,107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,632.69

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