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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.72, 15,186.36 and 3,197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.72, 15,186.36 and 3,197.04 is: 4,796.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.72 : 15,186.36 = 3,197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.72/15,186.36 = 3,197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.72x = 15,186.36 × 3,197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.72x = 48,551,400.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,551,400.37/10,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.28

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