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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,109.56, 15,164.34 and 3,089.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,109.56, 15,164.34 and 3,089.29 is: 4,633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,109.56 : 15,164.34 = 3,089.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,109.56/15,164.34 = 3,089.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,109.56x = 15,164.34 × 3,089.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,109.56x = 46,847,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,847,043.92/10,109.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.94

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