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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,116.72, 15,168.74 and 3,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,116.72, 15,168.74 and 3,094.38 is: 4,639.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,116.72 : 15,168.74 = 3,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,116.72/15,168.74 = 3,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,116.72x = 15,168.74 × 3,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,116.72x = 46,937,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937,830.21/10,116.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,639.63

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