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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.94, 15,584.91 and 2,598.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.94, 15,584.91 and 2,598.75 is: 3,898.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.94 : 15,584.91 = 2,598.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.94/15,584.91 = 2,598.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.94x = 15,584.91 × 2,598.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.94x = 40,501,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501,275.12/10,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.13

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