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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.93, 15,589.35 and 2,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.93, 15,589.35 and 2,601.72 is: 3,902.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.93 : 15,589.35 = 2,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.93/15,589.35 = 2,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.93x = 15,589.35 × 2,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.93x = 40,559,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,559,123.68/10,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.57

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