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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.90, 15,291.22 and 3,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.90, 15,291.22 and 3,267.50 is: 4,901.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.90 : 15,291.22 = 3,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.90/15,291.22 = 3,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.90x = 15,291.22 × 3,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.90x = 49,964,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,964,061.35/10,193.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.37

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