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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,125.06, 15,188.31 and 3,199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,125.06, 15,188.31 and 3,199.50 is: 4,799.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,125.06 : 15,188.31 = 3,199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,125.06/15,188.31 = 3,199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,125.06x = 15,188.31 × 3,199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,125.06x = 48,594,997.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,594,997.85/10,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.48

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