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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.70, 15,139.23 and 3,170.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.70, 15,139.23 and 3,170.74 is: 4,754.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.70 : 15,139.23 = 3,170.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.70/15,139.23 = 3,170.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.70x = 15,139.23 × 3,170.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.70x = 48,002,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,002,562.13/10,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.75

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