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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.22, 15,897.33 and 4,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.22, 15,897.33 and 4,022.84 is: 6,034.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.22 : 15,897.33 = 4,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.22/15,897.33 = 4,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.22x = 15,897.33 × 4,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.22x = 63,952,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,952,454.76/10,598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.26

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