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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.57, 15,596.28 and 2,606.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.57, 15,596.28 and 2,606.36 is: 3,909.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.57 : 15,596.28 = 2,606.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.57/15,596.28 = 2,606.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.57x = 15,596.28 × 2,606.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.57x = 40,649,442.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,649,442.36/10,397.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,909.52

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