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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,098.63, 15,148.55 and 3,173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,098.63, 15,148.55 and 3,173.13 is: 4,759.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,098.63 : 15,148.55 = 3,173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,098.63/15,148.55 = 3,173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,098.63x = 15,148.55 × 3,173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,098.63x = 48,068,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,068,318.46/10,098.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.89

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