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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.48, 15,597.72 and 2,607.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.48, 15,597.72 and 2,607.27 is: 3,910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.48 : 15,597.72 = 2,607.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.48/15,597.72 = 2,607.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.48x = 15,597.72 × 2,607.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.48x = 40,667,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,667,467.42/10,398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.91

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