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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.88, 15,143.25 and 3,168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.88, 15,143.25 and 3,168.38 is: 4,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.88 : 15,143.25 = 3,168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.88/15,143.25 = 3,168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.88x = 15,143.25 × 3,168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.88x = 47,979,494.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,979,494.72/10,093.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.33

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