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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,396.96, 15,595.44 and 3,002.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,396.96, 15,595.44 and 3,002.48 is: 4,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,396.96 : 15,595.44 = 3,002.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,396.96/15,595.44 = 3,002.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,396.96x = 15,595.44 × 3,002.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,396.96x = 46,824,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,824,996.69/10,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.72

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