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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.21, 15,211.77 and 3,120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.21, 15,211.77 and 3,120.82 is: 4,681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.21 : 15,211.77 = 3,120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.21/15,211.77 = 3,120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.21x = 15,211.77 × 3,120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.21x = 47,473,196.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,473,196.05/10,140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.68

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