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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.14, 15,231.88 and 3,037.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.14, 15,231.88 and 3,037.94 is: 4,557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.14 : 15,231.88 = 3,037.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.14/15,231.88 = 3,037.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.14x = 15,231.88 × 3,037.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.14x = 46,273,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,273,537.53/10,153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,557.56

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