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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,394.72, 15,592.07 and 2,603.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,394.72, 15,592.07 and 2,603.53 is: 3,905.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,394.72 : 15,592.07 = 2,603.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,394.72/15,592.07 = 2,603.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,394.72x = 15,592.07 × 2,603.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,394.72x = 40,594,389.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,594,389.54/10,394.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.29

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