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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,113.72, 15,172.67 and 3,093.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,113.72, 15,172.67 and 3,093.31 is: 4,640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,113.72 : 15,172.67 = 3,093.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,113.72/15,172.67 = 3,093.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,113.72x = 15,172.67 × 3,093.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,113.72x = 46,933,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933,771.84/10,113.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.60

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