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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,580.37, 15,870.58 and 2,682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,580.37, 15,870.58 and 2,682.89 is: 4,024.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,580.37 : 15,870.58 = 2,682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,580.37/15,870.58 = 2,682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,580.37x = 15,870.58 × 2,682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,580.37x = 42,578,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,578,934.32/10,580.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,024.33

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