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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.09, 15,285.81 and 3,170.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.09, 15,285.81 and 3,170.82 is: 4,755.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.09 : 15,285.81 = 3,170.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.09/15,285.81 = 3,170.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.09x = 15,285.81 × 3,170.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.09x = 48,468,552.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,468,552.06/10,191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.97

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