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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.21, 15,190.60 and 3,108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.21, 15,190.60 and 3,108.42 is: 4,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.21 : 15,190.60 = 3,108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.21/15,190.60 = 3,108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.21x = 15,190.60 × 3,108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.21x = 47,218,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,218,673.36/10,130.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.17

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