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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.91, 15,587.79 and 2,600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.91, 15,587.79 and 2,600.72 is: 3,901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.91 : 15,587.79 = 2,600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.91/15,587.79 = 2,600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.91x = 15,587.79 × 2,600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.91x = 40,539,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,539,447.97/10,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.06

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