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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,094.96, 15,143.88 and 3,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,094.96, 15,143.88 and 3,170 is: 4,755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,094.96 : 15,143.88 = 3,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,094.96/15,143.88 = 3,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,094.96x = 15,143.88 × 3,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,094.96x = 48,006,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,006,099.60/10,094.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.45

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