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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,112.72, 15,171.17 and 3,092.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,112.72, 15,171.17 and 3,092.31 is: 4,639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,112.72 : 15,171.17 = 3,092.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,112.72/15,171.17 = 3,092.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,112.72x = 15,171.17 × 3,092.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,112.72x = 46,913,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,913,945.24/10,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.10

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