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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,113.53, 15,166.44 and 3,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,113.53, 15,166.44 and 3,091.40 is: 4,635.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,113.53 : 15,166.44 = 3,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,113.53/15,166.44 = 3,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,113.53x = 15,166.44 × 3,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,113.53x = 46,885,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,885,513.66/10,113.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.92

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