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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,399.73, 15,597.29 and 3,002.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,399.73, 15,597.29 and 3,002.58 is: 4,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,399.73 : 15,597.29 = 3,002.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,399.73/15,597.29 = 3,002.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,399.73x = 15,597.29 × 3,002.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,399.73x = 46,832,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,832,118.51/10,399.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.21

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