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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,133.50, 15,200.17 and 3,113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,133.50, 15,200.17 and 3,113.50 is: 4,670.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,133.50 : 15,200.17 = 3,113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,133.50/15,200.17 = 3,113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,133.50x = 15,200.17 × 3,113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,133.50x = 47,325,729.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,325,729.30/10,133.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.23

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