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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.92, 15,147.06 and 3,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.92, 15,147.06 and 3,171 is: 4,757.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.92 : 15,147.06 = 3,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.92/15,147.06 = 3,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.92x = 15,147.06 × 3,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.92x = 48,031,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,031,327.26/10,096.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.03

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