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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.58, 15,138.59 and 3,071.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.58, 15,138.59 and 3,071.90 is: 4,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.58 : 15,138.59 = 3,071.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.58/15,138.59 = 3,071.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.58x = 15,138.59 × 3,071.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.58x = 46,504,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,504,143.57/10,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.30

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