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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,113.57, 15,172.08 and 3,093.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,113.57, 15,172.08 and 3,093.41 is: 4,640.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,113.57 : 15,172.08 = 3,093.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,113.57/15,172.08 = 3,093.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,113.57x = 15,172.08 × 3,093.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,113.57x = 46,933,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933,463.08/10,113.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.64

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