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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.57, 15,191.28 and 3,202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.57, 15,191.28 and 3,202.07 is: 4,803.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.57 : 15,191.28 = 3,202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.57/15,191.28 = 3,202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.57x = 15,191.28 × 3,202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.57x = 48,643,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,643,465.99/10,127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.08

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