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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.23, 15,592.04 and 2,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.23, 15,592.04 and 2,999.08 is: 4,497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.23 : 15,592.04 = 2,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.23/15,592.04 = 2,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.23x = 15,592.04 × 2,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.23x = 46,761,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,761,775.32/10,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.96

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