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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.23, 15,593.54 and 3,000.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.23, 15,593.54 and 3,000.08 is: 4,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.23 : 15,593.54 = 3,000.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.23/15,593.54 = 3,000.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.23x = 15,593.54 × 3,000.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.23x = 46,781,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,781,867.48/10,397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.45

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