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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,138.65, 15,207.98 and 3,213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,138.65, 15,207.98 and 3,213.15 is: 4,819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,138.65 : 15,207.98 = 3,213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,138.65/15,207.98 = 3,213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,138.65x = 15,207.98 × 3,213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,138.65x = 48,865,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,865,504.87/10,138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,819.73

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