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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,129.22, 15,196.40 and 3,109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,129.22, 15,196.40 and 3,109.59 is: 4,665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,129.22 : 15,196.40 = 3,109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,129.22/15,196.40 = 3,109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,129.22x = 15,196.40 × 3,109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,129.22x = 47,254,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,254,592.25/10,129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.18

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