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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,397.98, 15,597.51 and 3,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,397.98, 15,597.51 and 3,473.02 is: 5,209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,397.98 : 15,597.51 = 3,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,397.98/15,597.51 = 3,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,397.98x = 15,597.51 × 3,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,397.98x = 54,170,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,170,464.18/10,397.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.71

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