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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.67, 15,588.23 and 2,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.67, 15,588.23 and 2,996.52 is: 4,494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.67 : 15,588.23 = 2,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.67/15,588.23 = 2,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.67x = 15,588.23 × 2,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.67x = 46,710,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,710,462.82/10,393.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.13

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