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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.98, 15,576.05 and 2,592.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.98, 15,576.05 and 2,592.79 is: 3,889.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.98 : 15,576.05 = 2,592.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.98/15,576.05 = 2,592.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.98x = 15,576.05 × 2,592.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.98x = 40,385,450.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,385,450.80/10,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.21

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