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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.12, 15,294.78 and 3,176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.12, 15,294.78 and 3,176.84 is: 4,764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.12 : 15,294.78 = 3,176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.12/15,294.78 = 3,176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.12x = 15,294.78 × 3,176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.12x = 48,589,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,589,068.90/10,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.98

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