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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.63, 15,196.01 and 3,205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.63, 15,196.01 and 3,205.13 is: 4,807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.63 : 15,196.01 = 3,205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.63/15,196.01 = 3,205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.63x = 15,196.01 × 3,205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.63x = 48,705,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,705,095.53/10,130.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.71

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