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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.78, 15,598.17 and 3,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.78, 15,598.17 and 3,003.30 is: 4,504.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.78 : 15,598.17 = 3,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.78/15,598.17 = 3,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.78x = 15,598.17 × 3,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.78x = 46,845,983.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,845,983.96/10,398.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.95

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