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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,088.92, 15,133.31 and 2,592.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,088.92, 15,133.31 and 2,592.45 is: 3,888.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,088.92 : 15,133.31 = 2,592.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,088.92/15,133.31 = 2,592.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,088.92x = 15,133.31 × 2,592.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,088.92x = 39,232,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,232,349.51/10,088.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.66

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