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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,199.98, 15,297.81 and 3,272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,199.98, 15,297.81 and 3,272.86 is: 4,908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,199.98 : 15,297.81 = 3,272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,199.98/15,297.81 = 3,272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,199.98x = 15,297.81 × 3,272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,199.98x = 50,067,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,067,590.44/10,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.60

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