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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.09, 15,146.31 and 3,075.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.09, 15,146.31 and 3,075.92 is: 4,614.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.09 : 15,146.31 = 3,075.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.09/15,146.31 = 3,075.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.09x = 15,146.31 × 3,075.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.09x = 46,588,813.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,588,813.15/10,096.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.54

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