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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.56, 15,145.66 and 3,171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.56, 15,145.66 and 3,171.06 is: 4,756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.56 : 15,145.66 = 3,171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.56/15,145.66 = 3,171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.56x = 15,145.66 × 3,171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.56x = 48,027,818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,027,818.61/10,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.85

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