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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.43, 15,736.47 and 3,095.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.43, 15,736.47 and 3,095.92 is: 4,642.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.43 : 15,736.47 = 3,095.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.43/15,736.47 = 3,095.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.43x = 15,736.47 × 3,095.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.43x = 48,718,852.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,718,852.20/10,493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.80

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