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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,210.78, 15,316.34 and 3,190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,210.78, 15,316.34 and 3,190.98 is: 4,786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,210.78 : 15,316.34 = 3,190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,210.78/15,316.34 = 3,190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,210.78x = 15,316.34 × 3,190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,210.78x = 48,874,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,874,134.61/10,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.52

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