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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,116.53, 15,170.94 and 3,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,116.53, 15,170.94 and 3,094.40 is: 4,640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,116.53 : 15,170.94 = 3,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,116.53/15,170.94 = 3,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,116.53x = 15,170.94 × 3,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,116.53x = 46,944,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,944,956.74/10,116.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.42

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