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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.65, 15,173.52 and 3,093.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.65, 15,173.52 and 3,093.03 is: 4,640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.65 : 15,173.52 = 3,093.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.65/15,173.52 = 3,093.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.65x = 15,173.52 × 3,093.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.65x = 46,932,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,932,152.57/10,114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.02

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