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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,091.67, 15,131.74 and 3,069.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,091.67, 15,131.74 and 3,069.61 is: 4,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,091.67 : 15,131.74 = 3,069.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,091.67/15,131.74 = 3,069.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,091.67x = 15,131.74 × 3,069.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,091.67x = 46,448,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448,540.42/10,091.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.66

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