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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,399.03, 15,596.25 and 3,001.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,399.03, 15,596.25 and 3,001.88 is: 4,502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,399.03 : 15,596.25 = 3,001.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,399.03/15,596.25 = 3,001.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,399.03x = 15,596.25 × 3,001.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,399.03x = 46,818,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,818,070.95/10,399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.16

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