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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,093.36, 15,139.88 and 2,596.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,093.36, 15,139.88 and 2,596.86 is: 3,895.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,093.36 : 15,139.88 = 2,596.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,093.36/15,139.88 = 2,596.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,093.36x = 15,139.88 × 2,596.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,093.36x = 39,316,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,316,148.78/10,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.25

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