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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.86, 15,575.79 and 2,592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.86, 15,575.79 and 2,592.67 is: 3,889.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.86 : 15,575.79 = 2,592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.86/15,575.79 = 2,592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.86x = 15,575.79 × 2,592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.86x = 40,382,883.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,382,883.46/10,383.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.01

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