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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.08, 15,188.72 and 3,105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.08, 15,188.72 and 3,105.81 is: 4,658.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.08 : 15,188.72 = 3,105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.08/15,188.72 = 3,105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.08x = 15,188.72 × 3,105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.08x = 47,173,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,173,262.93/10,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.59

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