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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.80, 15,147.48 and 3,077.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.80, 15,147.48 and 3,077.44 is: 4,616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.80 : 15,147.48 = 3,077.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.80/15,147.48 = 3,077.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.80x = 15,147.48 × 3,077.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.80x = 46,615,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,615,460.85/10,096.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.85

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