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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.48, 15,586.56 and 2,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.48, 15,586.56 and 2,995.96 is: 4,492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.48 : 15,586.56 = 2,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.48/15,586.56 = 2,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.48x = 15,586.56 × 2,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.48x = 46,696,710.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,696,710.30/10,393.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.88

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