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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.32, 15,588.56 and 2,996.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.32, 15,588.56 and 2,996.76 is: 4,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.32 : 15,588.56 = 2,996.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.32/15,588.56 = 2,996.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.32x = 15,588.56 × 2,996.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.32x = 46,715,173.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,715,173.07/10,394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.30

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