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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.44, 15,167.52 and 3,186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.44, 15,167.52 and 3,186 is: 4,779.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.44 : 15,167.52 = 3,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.44/15,167.52 = 3,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.44x = 15,167.52 × 3,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.44x = 48,323,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,323,718.72/10,111.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,779.11

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