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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.69, 15,821.28 and 3,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.69, 15,821.28 and 3,150.15 is: 4,726.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.69 : 15,821.28 = 3,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.69/15,821.28 = 3,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.69x = 15,821.28 × 3,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.69x = 49,839,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,839,405.19/10,545.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.04

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