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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.47, 15,190.17 and 3,105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.47, 15,190.17 and 3,105.97 is: 4,659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.47 : 15,190.17 = 3,105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.47/15,190.17 = 3,105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.47x = 15,190.17 × 3,105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.47x = 47,180,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,180,196.79/10,126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.10

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