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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,395.52, 15,593.38 and 2,604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,395.52, 15,593.38 and 2,604.36 is: 3,906.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,395.52 : 15,593.38 = 2,604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,395.52/15,593.38 = 2,604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,395.52x = 15,593.38 × 2,604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,395.52x = 40,610,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,610,775.14/10,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.57

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