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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,124.03, 15,184.08 and 3,102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,124.03, 15,184.08 and 3,102.27 is: 4,652.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,124.03 : 15,184.08 = 3,102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,124.03/15,184.08 = 3,102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,124.03x = 15,184.08 × 3,102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,124.03x = 47,105,115.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,105,115.86/10,124.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.81

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