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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.92, 15,289.47 and 3,172.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.92, 15,289.47 and 3,172.65 is: 4,759.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.92 : 15,289.47 = 3,172.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.92/15,289.47 = 3,172.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.92x = 15,289.47 × 3,172.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.92x = 48,508,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,508,165.66/10,192.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.00

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