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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.60, 15,281.80 and 3,168.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.60, 15,281.80 and 3,168.24 is: 4,751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.60 : 15,281.80 = 3,168.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.60/15,281.80 = 3,168.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.60x = 15,281.80 × 3,168.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.60x = 48,416,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,416,410.03/10,189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.55

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