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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.21, 15,138.02 and 3,071.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.21, 15,138.02 and 3,071.52 is: 4,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.21 : 15,138.02 = 3,071.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.21/15,138.02 = 3,071.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.21x = 15,138.02 × 3,071.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.21x = 46,496,738.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,496,738.87/10,093.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.74

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