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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.08, 15,590.34 and 2,997.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.08, 15,590.34 and 2,997.24 is: 4,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.08 : 15,590.34 = 2,997.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.08/15,590.34 = 2,997.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.08x = 15,590.34 × 2,997.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.08x = 46,727,990.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,727,990.66/10,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.07

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