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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.36, 15,575.52 and 2,592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.36, 15,575.52 and 2,592.24 is: 3,888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.36 : 15,575.52 = 2,592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.36/15,575.52 = 2,592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.36x = 15,575.52 × 2,592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.36x = 40,375,485.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,375,485.96/10,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.48

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