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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.04, 15,595.38 and 3,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.04, 15,595.38 and 3,001.20 is: 4,501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.04 : 15,595.38 = 3,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.04/15,595.38 = 3,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.04x = 15,595.38 × 3,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.04x = 46,804,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,804,854.46/10,397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.75

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