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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.12, 15,295.36 and 3,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.12, 15,295.36 and 3,272 is: 4,907.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.12 : 15,295.36 = 3,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.12/15,295.36 = 3,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.12x = 15,295.36 × 3,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.12x = 50,046,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,046,417.92/10,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,907.90

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