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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.33, 15,142.27 and 3,074.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.33, 15,142.27 and 3,074.94 is: 4,612.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.33 : 15,142.27 = 3,074.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.33/15,142.27 = 3,074.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.33x = 15,142.27 × 3,074.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.33x = 46,561,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,561,564.03/10,094.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.64

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