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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.25, 15,183.78 and 3,196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.25, 15,183.78 and 3,196.75 is: 4,795.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.25 : 15,183.78 = 3,196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.25/15,183.78 = 3,196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.25x = 15,183.78 × 3,196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.25x = 48,538,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,538,748.72/10,122.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,795.25

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