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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.36, 15,141.56 and 3,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.36, 15,141.56 and 3,074.40 is: 4,611.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.36 : 15,141.56 = 3,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.36/15,141.56 = 3,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.36x = 15,141.56 × 3,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.36x = 46,551,196.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,551,196.69/10,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.61

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