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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.93, 15,221.84 and 3,127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.93, 15,221.84 and 3,127.53 is: 4,691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.93 : 15,221.84 = 3,127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.93/15,221.84 = 3,127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.93x = 15,221.84 × 3,127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.93x = 47,606,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,606,745.62/10,146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.74

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