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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,530.23, 15,795.18 and 3,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,530.23, 15,795.18 and 3,134.73 is: 4,702.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,530.23 : 15,795.18 = 3,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,530.23/15,795.18 = 3,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,530.23x = 15,795.18 × 3,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,530.23x = 49,513,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,513,624.60/10,530.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.05

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