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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.15, 15,219.98 and 3,483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.15, 15,219.98 and 3,483.15 is: 5,224.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.15 : 15,219.98 = 3,483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.15/15,219.98 = 3,483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.15x = 15,219.98 × 3,483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.15x = 53,013,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,013,473.34/10,146.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,224.98

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