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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.70, 15,134.73 and 3,167.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.70, 15,134.73 and 3,167.74 is: 4,750.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.70 : 15,134.73 = 3,167.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.70/15,134.73 = 3,167.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.70x = 15,134.73 × 3,167.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.70x = 47,942,889.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,942,889.61/10,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.25

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