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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.28, 15,271.10 and 3,159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.28, 15,271.10 and 3,159.14 is: 4,739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.28 : 15,271.10 = 3,159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.28/15,271.10 = 3,159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.28x = 15,271.10 × 3,159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.28x = 48,243,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,243,542.85/10,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.39

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