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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.55, 15,285.03 and 3,168.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.55, 15,285.03 and 3,168.43 is: 4,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.55 : 15,285.03 = 3,168.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.55/15,285.03 = 3,168.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.55x = 15,285.03 × 3,168.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.55x = 48,429,497.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,429,497.51/10,188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.33

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