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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.17, 15,592.52 and 2,998.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.17, 15,592.52 and 2,998.27 is: 4,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.17 : 15,592.52 = 2,998.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.17/15,592.52 = 2,998.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.17x = 15,592.52 × 2,998.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.17x = 46,750,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,750,584.94/10,393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.20

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