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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,095.91, 15,146.26 and 3,170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,095.91, 15,146.26 and 3,170.41 is: 4,756.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,095.91 : 15,146.26 = 3,170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,095.91/15,146.26 = 3,170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,095.91x = 15,146.26 × 3,170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,095.91x = 48,019,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,019,808.37/10,095.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.36

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