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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.92, 15,314.86 and 3,190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.92, 15,314.86 and 3,190.53 is: 4,785.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.92 : 15,314.86 = 3,190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.92/15,314.86 = 3,190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.92x = 15,314.86 × 3,190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.92x = 48,862,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,862,512.30/10,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,785.79

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