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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.92, 15,586.38 and 2,599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.92, 15,586.38 and 2,599.80 is: 3,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.92 : 15,586.38 = 2,599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.92/15,586.38 = 2,599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.92x = 15,586.38 × 2,599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.92x = 40,521,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,521,470.72/10,390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.70

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