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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.91, 15,889.48 and 3,197.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.91, 15,889.48 and 3,197.43 is: 4,796.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.91 : 15,889.48 = 3,197.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.91/15,889.48 = 3,197.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.91x = 15,889.48 × 3,197.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.91x = 50,805,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,805,492.04/10,592.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,796.18

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