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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,581.95, 15,873.58 and 2,790.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,581.95, 15,873.58 and 2,790.76 is: 4,186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,581.95 : 15,873.58 = 2,790.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,581.95/15,873.58 = 2,790.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,581.95x = 15,873.58 × 2,790.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,581.95x = 44,299,352.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,299,352.12/10,581.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,186.31

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