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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.88, 15,145.92 and 3,171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.88, 15,145.92 and 3,171.38 is: 4,757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.88 : 15,145.92 = 3,171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.88/15,145.92 = 3,171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.88x = 15,145.92 × 3,171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.88x = 48,033,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,033,392.04/10,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.25

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