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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.78, 15,597.93 and 3,001.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.78, 15,597.93 and 3,001.84 is: 4,503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.78 : 15,597.93 = 3,001.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.78/15,597.93 = 3,001.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.78x = 15,597.93 × 3,001.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.78x = 46,822,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,822,490.19/10,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.56

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