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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.50, 15,879.72 and 2,795.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.50, 15,879.72 and 2,795.26 is: 4,192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.50 : 15,879.72 = 2,795.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.50/15,879.72 = 2,795.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.50x = 15,879.72 × 2,795.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.50x = 44,387,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,387,946.13/10,586.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,192.88

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