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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,124.06, 15,186.08 and 3,104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,124.06, 15,186.08 and 3,104.09 is: 4,656.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,124.06 : 15,186.08 = 3,104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,124.06/15,186.08 = 3,104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,124.06x = 15,186.08 × 3,104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,124.06x = 47,138,947.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,138,947.84/10,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.13

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