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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.88, 15,599.58 and 3,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.88, 15,599.58 and 3,002.22 is: 4,504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.88 : 15,599.58 = 3,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.88/15,599.58 = 3,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.88x = 15,599.58 × 3,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.88x = 46,833,371.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,833,371.07/10,397.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.13

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