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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,144.08, 15,216.12 and 3,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,144.08, 15,216.12 and 3,219.12 is: 4,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,144.08 : 15,216.12 = 3,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,144.08/15,216.12 = 3,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,144.08x = 15,216.12 × 3,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,144.08x = 48,982,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,982,516.21/10,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.68

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