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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,582.41, 15,871.99 and 2,791.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,582.41, 15,871.99 and 2,791.83 is: 4,187.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,582.41 : 15,871.99 = 2,791.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,582.41/15,871.99 = 2,791.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,582.41x = 15,871.99 × 2,791.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,582.41x = 44,311,897.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,311,897.84/10,582.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,187.32

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