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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.51, 15,594.88 and 3,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.51, 15,594.88 and 3,001.04 is: 4,501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.51 : 15,594.88 = 3,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.51/15,594.88 = 3,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.51x = 15,594.88 × 3,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.51x = 46,800,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,800,773.20/10,396.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.59

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