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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.08, 15,588.84 and 2,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.08, 15,588.84 and 2,996.24 is: 4,494.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.08 : 15,588.84 = 2,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.08/15,588.84 = 2,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.08x = 15,588.84 × 2,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.08x = 46,707,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,707,905.96/10,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.57

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