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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,141.74, 15,210.66 and 3,119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,141.74, 15,210.66 and 3,119.88 is: 4,679.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,141.74 : 15,210.66 = 3,119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,141.74/15,210.66 = 3,119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,141.74x = 15,210.66 × 3,119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,141.74x = 47,455,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,455,433.92/10,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.22

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