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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.25, 15,205.07 and 3,115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.25, 15,205.07 and 3,115.83 is: 4,673.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.25 : 15,205.07 = 3,115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.25/15,205.07 = 3,115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.25x = 15,205.07 × 3,115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.25x = 47,376,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,376,397.68/10,136.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.96

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