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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.91, 15,591.62 and 5,196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.91, 15,591.62 and 5,196.38 is: 7,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.91 : 15,591.62 = 5,196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.91/15,591.62 = 5,196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.91x = 15,591.62 × 5,196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.91x = 81,019,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,019,917.37/10,390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.20

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