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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.74, 15,218.96 and 3,030.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.74, 15,218.96 and 3,030.31 is: 4,544.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.74 : 15,218.96 = 3,030.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.74/15,218.96 = 3,030.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.74x = 15,218.96 × 3,030.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.74x = 46,118,098.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,118,098.16/10,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.67

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