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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,393.72, 15,593.26 and 2,998.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,393.72, 15,593.26 and 2,998.76 is: 4,498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,393.72 : 15,593.26 = 2,998.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,393.72/15,593.26 = 2,998.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,393.72x = 15,593.26 × 2,998.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,393.72x = 46,760,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,760,444.36/10,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.91

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