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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.60, 15,292.52 and 3,174.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.60, 15,292.52 and 3,174.12 is: 4,761.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.60 : 15,292.52 = 3,174.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.60/15,292.52 = 3,174.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.60x = 15,292.52 × 3,174.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.60x = 48,540,293.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,540,293.58/10,193.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.84

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