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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.29, 15,592.92 and 2,604.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.29, 15,592.92 and 2,604.09 is: 3,906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.29 : 15,592.92 = 2,604.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.29/15,592.92 = 2,604.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.29x = 15,592.92 × 2,604.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.29x = 40,605,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,605,367.04/10,395.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.13

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