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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.04, 15,587.88 and 2,996.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.04, 15,587.88 and 2,996.20 is: 4,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.04 : 15,587.88 = 2,996.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.04/15,587.88 = 2,996.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.04x = 15,587.88 × 2,996.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.04x = 46,704,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704,406.06/10,392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.25

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