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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.96, 15,598.44 and 3,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.96, 15,598.44 and 3,004.48 is: 4,506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.96 : 15,598.44 = 3,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.96/15,598.44 = 3,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.96x = 15,598.44 × 3,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.96x = 46,865,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,865,201.01/10,398.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.72

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