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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.46, 15,592.70 and 2,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.46, 15,592.70 and 2,795.64 is: 4,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.46 : 15,592.70 = 2,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.46/15,592.70 = 2,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.46x = 15,592.70 × 2,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.46x = 43,591,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,591,614.81/10,394.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.74

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