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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,388.97, 15,583.46 and 2,597.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,388.97, 15,583.46 and 2,597.78 is: 3,896.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,388.97 : 15,583.46 = 2,597.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,388.97/15,583.46 = 2,597.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,388.97x = 15,583.46 × 2,597.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,388.97x = 40,482,426.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,482,426.69/10,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.67

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