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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.62, 15,139.86 and 3,166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.62, 15,139.86 and 3,166.12 is: 4,749.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.62 : 15,139.86 = 3,166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.62/15,139.86 = 3,166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.62x = 15,139.86 × 3,166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.62x = 47,934,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,934,613.54/10,091.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.94

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