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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.59, 15,141.31 and 3,167.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.59, 15,141.31 and 3,167.09 is: 4,751.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.59 : 15,141.31 = 3,167.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.59/15,141.31 = 3,167.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.59x = 15,141.31 × 3,167.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.59x = 47,953,864.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,953,864.64/10,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.39

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