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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.60, 15,308.04 and 3,185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.60, 15,308.04 and 3,185.60 is: 4,778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.60 : 15,308.04 = 3,185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.60/15,308.04 = 3,185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.60x = 15,308.04 × 3,185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.60x = 48,765,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,765,292.22/10,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.29

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