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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.14, 15,230.38 and 3,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.14, 15,230.38 and 3,036.94 is: 4,556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.14 : 15,230.38 = 3,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.14/15,230.38 = 3,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.14x = 15,230.38 × 3,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.14x = 46,253,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,253,681.68/10,152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,556.05

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