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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,097.93, 15,149.34 and 3,172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,097.93, 15,149.34 and 3,172.43 is: 4,759.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,097.93 : 15,149.34 = 3,172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,097.93/15,149.34 = 3,172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,097.93x = 15,149.34 × 3,172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,097.93x = 48,060,258.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,060,258.57/10,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.42

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