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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.38, 15,222.55 and 3,127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.38, 15,222.55 and 3,127.98 is: 4,692.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.38 : 15,222.55 = 3,127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.38/15,222.55 = 3,127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.38x = 15,222.55 × 3,127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.38x = 47,615,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,615,831.95/10,147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.43

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