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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,111.71, 15,167.57 and 3,186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,111.71, 15,167.57 and 3,186.75 is: 4,780.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,111.71 : 15,167.57 = 3,186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,111.71/15,167.57 = 3,186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,111.71x = 15,167.57 × 3,186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,111.71x = 48,335,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,335,237.76/10,111.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.13

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