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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,159.43, 15,240.83 and 3,139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,159.43, 15,240.83 and 3,139.29 is: 4,709.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,159.43 : 15,240.83 = 3,139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,159.43/15,240.83 = 3,139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,159.43x = 15,240.83 × 3,139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,159.43x = 47,845,369.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,845,369.51/10,159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.46

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