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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193, 15,289.50 and 3,268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193, 15,289.50 and 3,268.04 is: 4,902.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193 : 15,289.50 = 3,268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193/15,289.50 = 3,268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193x = 15,289.50 × 3,268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193x = 49,966,697.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,966,697.58/10,193
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,902.06

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