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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.55, 15,282.86 and 3,170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.55, 15,282.86 and 3,170.66 is: 4,754.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.55 : 15,282.86 = 3,170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.55/15,282.86 = 3,170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.55x = 15,282.86 × 3,170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.55x = 48,456,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,456,660.62/10,192.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.13

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