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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.89, 15,229.47 and 3,130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.89, 15,229.47 and 3,130.26 is: 4,695.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.89 : 15,229.47 = 3,130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.89/15,229.47 = 3,130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.89x = 15,229.47 × 3,130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.89x = 47,672,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,672,200.76/10,151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.89

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