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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.39, 15,889.82 and 3,197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.39, 15,889.82 and 3,197.30 is: 4,796.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.39 : 15,889.82 = 3,197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.39/15,889.82 = 3,197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.39x = 15,889.82 × 3,197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.39x = 50,804,426.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,804,426.05/10,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.31

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