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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.06, 15,282.63 and 5,574.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.06, 15,282.63 and 5,574.66 is: 8,354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.06 : 15,282.63 = 5,574.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.06/15,282.63 = 5,574.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.06x = 15,282.63 × 5,574.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.06x = 85,195,466.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,195,466.16/10,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,354.90

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