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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.69, 15,596.67 and 3,472.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.69, 15,596.67 and 3,472.19 is: 5,208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.69 : 15,596.67 = 3,472.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.69/15,596.67 = 3,472.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.69x = 15,596.67 × 3,472.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.69x = 54,154,601.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,154,601.61/10,397.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.33

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