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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,097.50, 15,146.39 and 3,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,097.50, 15,146.39 and 3,172 is: 4,758.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,097.50 : 15,146.39 = 3,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,097.50/15,146.39 = 3,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,097.50x = 15,146.39 × 3,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,097.50x = 48,044,349.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,044,349.08/10,097.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.04

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