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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.39, 15,228.72 and 3,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.39, 15,228.72 and 3,129.76 is: 4,695.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.39 : 15,228.72 = 3,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.39/15,228.72 = 3,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.39x = 15,228.72 × 3,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.39x = 47,662,200.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,662,200.64/10,151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.14

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