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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,401.06, 15,598.52 and 3,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,401.06, 15,598.52 and 3,005.59 is: 4,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,401.06 : 15,598.52 = 3,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,401.06/15,598.52 = 3,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,401.06x = 15,598.52 × 3,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,401.06x = 46,882,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,882,740.70/10,401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.50

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