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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.43, 15,575.07 and 2,592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.43, 15,575.07 and 2,592.24 is: 3,888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.43 : 15,575.07 = 2,592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.43/15,575.07 = 2,592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.43x = 15,575.07 × 2,592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.43x = 40,374,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,374,319.46/10,383.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.34

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