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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.50, 15,141.89 and 3,169

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.50, 15,141.89 and 3,169 is: 4,753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.50 : 15,141.89 = 3,169 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.50/15,141.89 = 3,169/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.50x = 15,141.89 × 3,169
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.50x = 47,984,649.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,984,649.41/10,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.54

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