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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.06, 15,143.36 and 3,074.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.06, 15,143.36 and 3,074.69 is: 4,612.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.06 : 15,143.36 = 3,074.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.06/15,143.36 = 3,074.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.06x = 15,143.36 × 3,074.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.06x = 46,561,046.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,561,046.47/10,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.72

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