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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,196.62, 15,299.02 and 4,652.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,196.62, 15,299.02 and 4,652.58 is: 6,980.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,196.62 : 15,299.02 = 4,652.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,196.62/15,299.02 = 4,652.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,196.62x = 15,299.02 × 4,652.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,196.62x = 71,179,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,179,914.47/10,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,980.74

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