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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.87, 15,297.26 and 3,534.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.87, 15,297.26 and 3,534.73 is: 5,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.87 : 15,297.26 = 3,534.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.87/15,297.26 = 3,534.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.87x = 15,297.26 × 3,534.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.87x = 54,071,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,071,627.92/10,198.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,301.73

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