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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,098.27, 15,145.58 and 3,076.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,098.27, 15,145.58 and 3,076.61 is: 4,614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,098.27 : 15,145.58 = 3,076.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,098.27/15,145.58 = 3,076.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,098.27x = 15,145.58 × 3,076.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,098.27x = 46,596,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596,974.85/10,098.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.35

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