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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.37, 15,137.06 and 3,071.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.37, 15,137.06 and 3,071.37 is: 4,607.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.37 : 15,137.06 = 3,071.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.37/15,137.06 = 3,071.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.37x = 15,137.06 × 3,071.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.37x = 46,491,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,491,511.97/10,091.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.06

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