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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.61, 15,576.91 and 2,593.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.61, 15,576.91 and 2,593.42 is: 3,890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.61 : 15,576.91 = 2,593.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.61/15,576.91 = 2,593.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.61x = 15,576.91 × 2,593.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.61x = 40,397,469.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,397,469.93/10,384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.13

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