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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.60, 15,327.95 and 3,102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.60, 15,327.95 and 3,102.90 is: 4,654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.60 : 15,327.95 = 3,102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.60/15,327.95 = 3,102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.60x = 15,327.95 × 3,102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.60x = 47,561,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,561,096.06/10,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.37

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