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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,399.66, 15,597.78 and 3,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,399.66, 15,597.78 and 3,002.52 is: 4,503.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,399.66 : 15,597.78 = 3,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,399.66/15,597.78 = 3,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,399.66x = 15,597.78 × 3,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,399.66x = 46,832,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832,646.41/10,399.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.29

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