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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,113.71, 15,164.22 and 3,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,113.71, 15,164.22 and 3,091.40 is: 4,635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,113.71 : 15,164.22 = 3,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,113.71/15,164.22 = 3,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,113.71x = 15,164.22 × 3,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,113.71x = 46,878,593.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,878,593.89/10,113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.16

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