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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,123.29, 15,185.94 and 3,103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,123.29, 15,185.94 and 3,103.23 is: 4,655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,123.29 : 15,185.94 = 3,103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,123.29/15,185.94 = 3,103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,123.29x = 15,185.94 × 3,103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,123.29x = 47,125,464.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,125,464.59/10,123.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.15

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