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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.08, 15,583.68 and 2,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.08, 15,583.68 and 2,597.60 is: 3,896.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.08 : 15,583.68 = 2,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.08/15,583.68 = 2,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.08x = 15,583.68 × 2,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.08x = 40,480,167.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,480,167.17/10,389.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.42

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