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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.85, 15,595.40 and 3,003.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.85, 15,595.40 and 3,003.05 is: 4,504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.85 : 15,595.40 = 3,003.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.85/15,595.40 = 3,003.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.85x = 15,595.40 × 3,003.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.85x = 46,833,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833,672.98/10,397.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.17

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