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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,115.08, 15,166.82 and 3,093.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,115.08, 15,166.82 and 3,093.14 is: 4,637.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,115.08 : 15,166.82 = 3,093.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,115.08/15,166.82 = 3,093.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,115.08x = 15,166.82 × 3,093.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,115.08x = 46,913,097.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,913,097.61/10,115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,637.94

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