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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,400.73, 15,598.79 and 3,003.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,400.73, 15,598.79 and 3,003.58 is: 4,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,400.73 : 15,598.79 = 3,003.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,400.73/15,598.79 = 3,003.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,400.73x = 15,598.79 × 3,003.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,400.73x = 46,852,213.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,852,213.67/10,400.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.70

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