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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.68, 15,173.85 and 3,094.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.68, 15,173.85 and 3,094.57 is: 4,642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.68 : 15,173.85 = 3,094.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.68/15,173.85 = 3,094.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.68x = 15,173.85 × 3,094.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.68x = 46,956,463.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956,463.00/10,114.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.41

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