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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.35, 15,191.48 and 3,106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.35, 15,191.48 and 3,106.85 is: 4,660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.35 : 15,191.48 = 3,106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.35/15,191.48 = 3,106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.35x = 15,191.48 × 3,106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.35x = 47,197,649.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,197,649.64/10,127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.41

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