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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108, 15,162.54 and 3,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108, 15,162.54 and 3,183.04 is: 4,774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108 : 15,162.54 = 3,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108/15,162.54 = 3,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108x = 15,162.54 × 3,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108x = 48,262,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,262,971.32/10,108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.73

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