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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,063.12, 15,096.30 and 3,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,063.12, 15,096.30 and 3,136 is: 4,704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,063.12 : 15,096.30 = 3,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,063.12/15,096.30 = 3,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,063.12x = 15,096.30 × 3,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,063.12x = 47,341,996.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341,996.80/10,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.50

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