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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.55, 15,142.60 and 3,074.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.55, 15,142.60 and 3,074.19 is: 4,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.55 : 15,142.60 = 3,074.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.55/15,142.60 = 3,074.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.55x = 15,142.60 × 3,074.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.55x = 46,551,229.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,551,229.49/10,093.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.98

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