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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.68, 15,234.64 and 3,134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.68, 15,234.64 and 3,134.54 is: 4,702.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.68 : 15,234.64 = 3,134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.68/15,234.64 = 3,134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.68x = 15,234.64 × 3,134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.68x = 47,753,588.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,753,588.47/10,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.62

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