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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.49, 15,225.57 and 3,128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.49, 15,225.57 and 3,128.63 is: 4,693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.49 : 15,225.57 = 3,128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.49/15,225.57 = 3,128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.49x = 15,225.57 × 3,128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.49x = 47,635,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,635,098.94/10,148.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.81

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