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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.88, 15,135.36 and 3,164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.88, 15,135.36 and 3,164.16 is: 4,745.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.88 : 15,135.36 = 3,164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.88/15,135.36 = 3,164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.88x = 15,135.36 × 3,164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.88x = 47,890,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,890,700.70/10,090.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.94

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