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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.62, 15,141.36 and 3,167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.62, 15,141.36 and 3,167.12 is: 4,751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.62 : 15,141.36 = 3,167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.62/15,141.36 = 3,167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.62x = 15,141.36 × 3,167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.62x = 47,954,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,954,504.08/10,092.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,751.44

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