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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.93, 15,223.34 and 3,128.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.93, 15,223.34 and 3,128.53 is: 4,693.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.93 : 15,223.34 = 3,128.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.93/15,223.34 = 3,128.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.93x = 15,223.34 × 3,128.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.93x = 47,626,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,626,675.89/10,147.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.24

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