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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.93, 15,588.74 and 2,997.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.93, 15,588.74 and 2,997.41 is: 4,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.93 : 15,588.74 = 2,997.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.93/15,588.74 = 2,997.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.93x = 15,588.74 × 2,997.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.93x = 46,725,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,725,845.16/10,394.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.06

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