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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,196.31, 15,296.91 and 4,353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,196.31, 15,296.91 and 4,353.39 is: 6,531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,196.31 : 15,296.91 = 4,353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,196.31/15,296.91 = 4,353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,196.31x = 15,296.91 × 4,353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,196.31x = 66,593,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,593,415.02/10,196.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.13

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