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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.83, 15,138.96 and 3,072.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.83, 15,138.96 and 3,072.15 is: 4,607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.83 : 15,138.96 = 3,072.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.83/15,138.96 = 3,072.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.83x = 15,138.96 × 3,072.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.83x = 46,509,155.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,509,155.96/10,093.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.68

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