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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.17, 15,588.98 and 2,997.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.17, 15,588.98 and 2,997.02 is: 4,494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.17 : 15,588.98 = 2,997.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.17/15,588.98 = 2,997.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.17x = 15,588.98 × 2,997.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.17x = 46,720,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,720,469.85/10,394.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.87

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