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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.88, 15,223.30 and 3,128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.88, 15,223.30 and 3,128.48 is: 4,693.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.88 : 15,223.30 = 3,128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.88/15,223.30 = 3,128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.88x = 15,223.30 × 3,128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.88x = 47,625,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,625,789.58/10,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.18

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