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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.97, 15,587.96 and 2,600.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.97, 15,587.96 and 2,600.78 is: 3,901.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.97 : 15,587.96 = 2,600.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.97/15,587.96 = 2,600.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.97x = 15,587.96 × 2,600.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.97x = 40,540,880.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,540,880.57/10,391.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.17

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