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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.60, 15,897.90 and 3,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.60, 15,897.90 and 3,204.20 is: 4,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.60 : 15,897.90 = 3,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.60/15,897.90 = 3,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.60x = 15,897.90 × 3,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.60x = 50,940,051.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,940,051.18/10,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,806.30

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