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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.44, 15,588.59 and 2,601.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.44, 15,588.59 and 2,601.25 is: 3,901.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.44 : 15,588.59 = 2,601.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.44/15,588.59 = 2,601.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.44x = 15,588.59 × 2,601.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.44x = 40,549,819.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,549,819.74/10,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.86

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