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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.82, 15,594.96 and 2,999.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.82, 15,594.96 and 2,999.87 is: 4,500.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.82 : 15,594.96 = 2,999.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.82/15,594.96 = 2,999.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.82x = 15,594.96 × 2,999.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.82x = 46,782,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,782,852.66/10,394.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.59

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