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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,108.50, 15,162.12 and 3,782.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,108.50, 15,162.12 and 3,782.13 is: 5,672.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,108.50 : 15,162.12 = 3,782.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,108.50/15,162.12 = 3,782.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,108.50x = 15,162.12 × 3,782.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,108.50x = 57,345,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,345,108.92/10,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,672.96

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