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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,120.83, 15,183.30 and 3,456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,120.83, 15,183.30 and 3,456.75 is: 5,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,120.83 : 15,183.30 = 3,456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,120.83/15,183.30 = 3,456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,120.83x = 15,183.30 × 3,456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,120.83x = 52,484,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,484,872.28/10,120.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,185.83

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