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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,196.64, 15,291.72 and 3,956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,196.64, 15,291.72 and 3,956.22 is: 5,933.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,196.64 : 15,291.72 = 3,956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,196.64/15,291.72 = 3,956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,196.64x = 15,291.72 × 3,956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,196.64x = 60,497,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,497,408.50/10,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,933.07

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