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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.73, 15,143.96 and 3,075.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.73, 15,143.96 and 3,075.37 is: 4,613.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.73 : 15,143.96 = 3,075.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.73/15,143.96 = 3,075.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.73x = 15,143.96 × 3,075.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.73x = 46,573,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,573,250.09/10,094.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.62

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