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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.56, 15,197.22 and 3,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.56, 15,197.22 and 3,889.62 is: 5,833.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.56 : 15,197.22 = 3,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.56/15,197.22 = 3,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.56x = 15,197.22 × 3,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.56x = 59,111,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,111,410.86/10,132.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,833.81

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