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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.70, 15,591.52 and 2,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.70, 15,591.52 and 2,997.04 is: 4,496.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.70 : 15,591.52 = 2,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.70/15,591.52 = 2,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.70x = 15,591.52 × 2,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.70x = 46,728,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,728,409.10/10,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.27

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