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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.93, 15,227.35 and 3,225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.93, 15,227.35 and 3,225.89 is: 4,838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.93 : 15,227.35 = 3,225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.93/15,227.35 = 3,225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.93x = 15,227.35 × 3,225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.93x = 49,121,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,121,671.89/10,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.66

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