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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.64, 15,160.50 and 3,086.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.64, 15,160.50 and 3,086.87 is: 4,630.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.64 : 15,160.50 = 3,086.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.64/15,160.50 = 3,086.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.64x = 15,160.50 × 3,086.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.64x = 46,798,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,798,416.83/10,106.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.46

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