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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.43, 15,228.47 and 3,036.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.43, 15,228.47 and 3,036.68 is: 4,554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.43 : 15,228.47 = 3,036.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.43/15,228.47 = 3,036.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.43x = 15,228.47 × 3,036.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.43x = 46,243,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,243,990.28/10,152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,554.97

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