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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,121.30, 15,181.40 and 3,101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,121.30, 15,181.40 and 3,101.31 is: 4,651.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,121.30 : 15,181.40 = 3,101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,121.30/15,181.40 = 3,101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,121.30x = 15,181.40 × 3,101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,121.30x = 47,082,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,082,212.13/10,121.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,651.80

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