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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.36, 15,598.02 and 2,607.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.36, 15,598.02 and 2,607.24 is: 3,910.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.36 : 15,598.02 = 2,607.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.36/15,598.02 = 2,607.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.36x = 15,598.02 × 2,607.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.36x = 40,667,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,667,781.66/10,398.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.98

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