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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.72, 15,575.50 and 2,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.72, 15,575.50 and 2,592.48 is: 3,888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.72 : 15,575.50 = 2,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.72/15,575.50 = 2,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.72x = 15,575.50 × 2,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.72x = 40,379,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,379,172.24/10,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.70

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