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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,123.91, 15,188.09 and 3,104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,123.91, 15,188.09 and 3,104.89 is: 4,658.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,123.91 : 15,188.09 = 3,104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,123.91/15,188.09 = 3,104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,123.91x = 15,188.09 × 3,104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,123.91x = 47,157,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,157,272.82/10,123.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.01

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