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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.84, 15,197.58 and 3,206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.84, 15,197.58 and 3,206.34 is: 4,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.84 : 15,197.58 = 3,206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.84/15,197.58 = 3,206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.84x = 15,197.58 × 3,206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.84x = 48,728,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,728,608.66/10,131.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,809.45

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