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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.29, 15,191.89 and 3,202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.29, 15,191.89 and 3,202.25 is: 4,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.29 : 15,191.89 = 3,202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.29/15,191.89 = 3,202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.29x = 15,191.89 × 3,202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.29x = 48,648,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,648,229.75/10,128.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.20

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