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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.66, 15,873.87 and 2,793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.66, 15,873.87 and 2,793.08 is: 4,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.66 : 15,873.87 = 2,793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.66/15,873.87 = 2,793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.66x = 15,873.87 × 2,793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.66x = 44,337,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,337,028.50/10,583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.20

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