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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.55, 15,141.13 and 3,073.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.55, 15,141.13 and 3,073.56 is: 4,611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.55 : 15,141.13 = 3,073.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.55/15,141.13 = 3,073.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.55x = 15,141.13 × 3,073.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.55x = 46,537,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,537,171.52/10,092.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.04

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