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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.65, 15,882.33 and 3,194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.65, 15,882.33 and 3,194.73 is: 4,790.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.65 : 15,882.33 = 3,194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.65/15,882.33 = 3,194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.65x = 15,882.33 × 3,194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.65x = 50,739,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,739,756.12/10,591.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.54

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