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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.22, 15,143.73 and 3,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.22, 15,143.73 and 3,168.72 is: 4,753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.22 : 15,143.73 = 3,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.22/15,143.73 = 3,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.22x = 15,143.73 × 3,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.22x = 47,986,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,986,228.24/10,094.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.83

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