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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.08, 15,588.08 and 2,600.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.08, 15,588.08 and 2,600.84 is: 3,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.08 : 15,588.08 = 2,600.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.08/15,588.08 = 2,600.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.08x = 15,588.08 × 2,600.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.08x = 40,542,101.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,542,101.99/10,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.25

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