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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.38, 15,141.88 and 3,072.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.38, 15,141.88 and 3,072.68 is: 4,610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.38 : 15,141.88 = 3,072.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.38/15,141.88 = 3,072.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.38x = 15,141.88 × 3,072.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.38x = 46,526,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,526,151.84/10,092.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.03

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