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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.72, 15,211.67 and 3,119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.72, 15,211.67 and 3,119.31 is: 4,679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.72 : 15,211.67 = 3,119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.72/15,211.67 = 3,119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.72x = 15,211.67 × 3,119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.72x = 47,449,898.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,449,898.75/10,139.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.61

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