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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.62, 15,297.52 and 4,651.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.62, 15,297.52 and 4,651.58 is: 6,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.62 : 15,297.52 = 4,651.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.62/15,297.52 = 4,651.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.62x = 15,297.52 × 4,651.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.62x = 71,157,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,157,638.08/10,195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,979.24

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