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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.10, 15,194.44 and 3,109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.10, 15,194.44 and 3,109.70 is: 4,664.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.10 : 15,194.44 = 3,109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.10/15,194.44 = 3,109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.10x = 15,194.44 × 3,109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.10x = 47,250,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250,150.07/10,129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.79

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