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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.45, 15,872.84 and 2,790.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.45, 15,872.84 and 2,790.27 is: 4,185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.45 : 15,872.84 = 2,790.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.45/15,872.84 = 2,790.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.45x = 15,872.84 × 2,790.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.45x = 44,289,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,289,495.32/10,581.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.58

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