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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.13, 15,573.24 and 2,590.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.13, 15,573.24 and 2,590.94 is: 3,886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.13 : 15,573.24 = 2,590.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.13/15,573.24 = 2,590.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.13x = 15,573.24 × 2,590.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.13x = 40,349,252.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,349,252.58/10,382.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.41

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