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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.98, 15,248.94 and 3,145.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.98, 15,248.94 and 3,145.58 is: 4,718.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.98 : 15,248.94 = 3,145.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.98/15,248.94 = 3,145.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.98x = 15,248.94 × 3,145.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.98x = 47,966,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,966,760.69/10,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.82

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