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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.49, 15,228.75 and 3,130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.49, 15,228.75 and 3,130.92 is: 4,696.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.49 : 15,228.75 = 3,130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.49/15,228.75 = 3,130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.49x = 15,228.75 × 3,130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.49x = 47,679,997.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,679,997.95/10,151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.85

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