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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.08, 15,298.02 and 3,957.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.08, 15,298.02 and 3,957.93 is: 5,937.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.08 : 15,298.02 = 3,957.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.08/15,298.02 = 3,957.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.08x = 15,298.02 × 3,957.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.08x = 60,548,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,548,492.30/10,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,937.24

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