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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.43, 15,221.09 and 3,127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.43, 15,221.09 and 3,127.03 is: 4,690.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.43 : 15,221.09 = 3,127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.43/15,221.09 = 3,127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.43x = 15,221.09 × 3,127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.43x = 47,596,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,596,805.06/10,146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.99

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