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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.60, 15,287.40 and 3,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.60, 15,287.40 and 3,266.80 is: 4,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.60 : 15,287.40 = 3,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.60/15,287.40 = 3,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.60x = 15,287.40 × 3,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.60x = 49,940,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,940,878.32/10,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.20

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