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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.61, 15,586.74 and 2,996.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.61, 15,586.74 and 2,996.07 is: 4,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.61 : 15,586.74 = 2,996.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.61/15,586.74 = 2,996.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.61x = 15,586.74 × 2,996.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.61x = 46,698,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698,964.11/10,393.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.05

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