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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,062.36, 15,092.82 and 3,136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,062.36, 15,092.82 and 3,136.68 is: 4,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,062.36 : 15,092.82 = 3,136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,062.36/15,092.82 = 3,136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,062.36x = 15,092.82 × 3,136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,062.36x = 47,341,346.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341,346.64/10,062.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.80

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