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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.43, 15,222.58 and 3,128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.43, 15,222.58 and 3,128.01 is: 4,692.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.43 : 15,222.58 = 3,128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.43/15,222.58 = 3,128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.43x = 15,222.58 × 3,128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.43x = 47,616,403.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,616,403.19/10,147.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,692.46

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