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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.33, 15,592.89 and 2,999.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.33, 15,592.89 and 2,999.82 is: 4,499.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.33 : 15,592.89 = 2,999.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.33/15,592.89 = 2,999.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.33x = 15,592.89 × 2,999.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.33x = 46,775,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,775,863.28/10,395.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.70

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