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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.57, 15,308.96 and 3,186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.57, 15,308.96 and 3,186.59 is: 4,780.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.57 : 15,308.96 = 3,186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.57/15,308.96 = 3,186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.57x = 15,308.96 × 3,186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.57x = 48,783,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,783,378.85/10,205.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.07

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