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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.08, 15,217.62 and 3,220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.08, 15,217.62 and 3,220.12 is: 4,830.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.08 : 15,217.62 = 3,220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.08/15,217.62 = 3,220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.08x = 15,217.62 × 3,220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.08x = 49,002,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,002,562.51/10,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.18

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