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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.63, 15,297.95 and 3,277.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.63, 15,297.95 and 3,277.99 is: 4,916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.63 : 15,297.95 = 3,277.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.63/15,297.95 = 3,277.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.63x = 15,297.95 × 3,277.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.63x = 50,146,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,146,527.12/10,198.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.99

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