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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.67, 15,292.38 and 3,954.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.67, 15,292.38 and 3,954.39 is: 5,929.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.67 : 15,292.38 = 3,954.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.67/15,292.38 = 3,954.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.67x = 15,292.38 × 3,954.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.67x = 60,472,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,472,034.55/10,197.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.99

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