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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.76, 15,595.25 and 3,001.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.76, 15,595.25 and 3,001.29 is: 4,501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.76 : 15,595.25 = 3,001.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.76/15,595.25 = 3,001.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.76x = 15,595.25 × 3,001.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.76x = 46,805,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,805,797.40/10,396.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.96

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