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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.96, 15,161.16 and 3,086.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.96, 15,161.16 and 3,086.56 is: 4,630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.96 : 15,161.16 = 3,086.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.96/15,161.16 = 3,086.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.96x = 15,161.16 × 3,086.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.96x = 46,795,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,795,830.01/10,105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.52

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