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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.34, 15,195.33 and 3,204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.34, 15,195.33 and 3,204.84 is: 4,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.34 : 15,195.33 = 3,204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.34/15,195.33 = 3,204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.34x = 15,195.33 × 3,204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.34x = 48,698,601.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,698,601.40/10,130.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.20

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