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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,196.88, 15,297.51 and 3,176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,196.88, 15,297.51 and 3,176.74 is: 4,765.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,196.88 : 15,297.51 = 3,176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,196.88/15,297.51 = 3,176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,196.88x = 15,297.51 × 3,176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,196.88x = 48,596,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,596,211.92/10,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.79

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