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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.37, 15,591.16 and 2,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.37, 15,591.16 and 2,998 is: 4,496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.37 : 15,591.16 = 2,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.37/15,591.16 = 2,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.37x = 15,591.16 × 2,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.37x = 46,742,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,742,297.68/10,395.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.45

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