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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.48, 15,593.92 and 3,000.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.48, 15,593.92 and 3,000.33 is: 4,499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.48 : 15,593.92 = 3,000.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.48/15,593.92 = 3,000.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.48x = 15,593.92 × 3,000.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.48x = 46,786,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,786,898.49/10,397.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,499.83

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