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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.43, 15,226.98 and 3,035.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.43, 15,226.98 and 3,035.68 is: 4,553.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.43 : 15,226.98 = 3,035.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.43/15,226.98 = 3,035.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.43x = 15,226.98 × 3,035.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.43x = 46,224,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,224,223.47/10,151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,553.47

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