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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.41, 15,147.01 and 3,170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.41, 15,147.01 and 3,170.91 is: 4,757.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.41 : 15,147.01 = 3,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.41/15,147.01 = 3,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.41x = 15,147.01 × 3,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.41x = 48,029,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,029,805.48/10,096.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.12

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