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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,545.80, 15,820.78 and 3,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,545.80, 15,820.78 and 3,150.12 is: 4,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,545.80 : 15,820.78 = 3,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,545.80/15,820.78 = 3,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,545.80x = 15,820.78 × 3,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,545.80x = 49,837,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,837,355.49/10,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.80

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