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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.98, 15,577.48 and 2,593.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.98, 15,577.48 and 2,593.79 is: 3,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.98 : 15,577.48 = 2,593.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.98/15,577.48 = 2,593.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.98x = 15,577.48 × 2,593.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.98x = 40,404,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,404,695.62/10,384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.69

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