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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.29, 15,189.98 and 3,200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.29, 15,189.98 and 3,200.25 is: 4,800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.29 : 15,189.98 = 3,200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.29/15,189.98 = 3,200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.29x = 15,189.98 × 3,200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.29x = 48,611,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,611,733.50/10,126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,800.55

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