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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.62, 15,300.52 and 4,653.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.62, 15,300.52 and 4,653.58 is: 6,982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.62 : 15,300.52 = 4,653.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.62/15,300.52 = 4,653.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.62x = 15,300.52 × 4,653.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.62x = 71,202,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,202,193.86/10,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.24

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