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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.32, 15,877.92 and 2,795.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.32, 15,877.92 and 2,795.68 is: 4,193.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.32 : 15,877.92 = 2,795.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.32/15,877.92 = 2,795.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.32x = 15,877.92 × 2,795.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.32x = 44,389,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,389,583.39/10,586.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.11

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