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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.89, 15,172.97 and 3,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.89, 15,172.97 and 3,095.13 is: 4,642.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.89 : 15,172.97 = 3,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.89/15,172.97 = 3,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.89x = 15,172.97 × 3,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.89x = 46,962,288.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,962,288.12/10,114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.89

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