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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.33, 15,592.30 and 2,997.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.33, 15,592.30 and 2,997.21 is: 4,496.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.33 : 15,592.30 = 2,997.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.33/15,592.30 = 2,997.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.33x = 15,592.30 × 2,997.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.33x = 46,733,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,733,397.48/10,393.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.48

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