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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.73, 15,589.10 and 2,601.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.73, 15,589.10 and 2,601.54 is: 3,902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.73 : 15,589.10 = 2,601.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.73/15,589.10 = 2,601.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.73x = 15,589.10 × 2,601.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.73x = 40,555,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,555,673.72/10,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.31

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