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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,136.60, 15,206.84 and 3,115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,136.60, 15,206.84 and 3,115.35 is: 4,673.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,136.60 : 15,206.84 = 3,115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,136.60/15,206.84 = 3,115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,136.60x = 15,206.84 × 3,115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,136.60x = 47,374,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,374,613.42/10,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.62

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