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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,092.96, 15,140.96 and 3,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,092.96, 15,140.96 and 3,168 is: 4,752.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,092.96 : 15,140.96 = 3,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,092.96/15,140.96 = 3,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,092.96x = 15,140.96 × 3,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,092.96x = 47,966,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,966,561.28/10,092.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,752.48

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