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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,400.67, 15,599.09 and 3,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,400.67, 15,599.09 and 3,003.30 is: 4,504.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,400.67 : 15,599.09 = 3,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,400.67/15,599.09 = 3,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,400.67x = 15,599.09 × 3,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,400.67x = 46,848,731.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,848,731.98/10,400.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.40

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