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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.96, 15,593.94 and 3,000.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.96, 15,593.94 and 3,000.44 is: 4,500.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.96 : 15,593.94 = 3,000.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.96/15,593.94 = 3,000.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.96x = 15,593.94 × 3,000.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.96x = 46,788,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,788,681.33/10,395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.66

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