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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.89, 15,592.23 and 4,154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.89, 15,592.23 and 4,154.76 is: 6,230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.89 : 15,592.23 = 4,154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.89/15,592.23 = 4,154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.89x = 15,592.23 × 4,154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.89x = 64,781,973.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,781,973.51/10,396.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,230.90

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