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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.58, 15,588.30 and 2,997.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.58, 15,588.30 and 2,997.06 is: 4,494.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.58 : 15,588.30 = 2,997.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.58/15,588.30 = 2,997.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.58x = 15,588.30 × 2,997.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.58x = 46,719,070.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,719,070.40/10,394.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.56

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