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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.69, 15,591.51 and 2,997.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.69, 15,591.51 and 2,997.03 is: 4,496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.69 : 15,591.51 = 2,997.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.69/15,591.51 = 2,997.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.69x = 15,591.51 × 2,997.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.69x = 46,728,223.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,728,223.22/10,392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.26

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