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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.73, 15,216.66 and 3,123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.73, 15,216.66 and 3,123.46 is: 4,685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.73 : 15,216.66 = 3,123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.73/15,216.66 = 3,123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.73x = 15,216.66 × 3,123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.73x = 47,528,647.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,528,647.86/10,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.52

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