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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.41, 15,569.12 and 2,588.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.41, 15,569.12 and 2,588.23 is: 3,882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.41 : 15,569.12 = 2,588.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.41/15,569.12 = 2,588.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.41x = 15,569.12 × 2,588.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.41x = 40,296,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,296,463.46/10,379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.35

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