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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.78, 15,882.99 and 3,195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.78, 15,882.99 and 3,195.02 is: 4,790.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.78 : 15,882.99 = 3,195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.78/15,882.99 = 3,195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.78x = 15,882.99 × 3,195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.78x = 50,746,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,746,470.71/10,592.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,790.67

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