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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,586.89, 15,881.01 and 2,795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,586.89, 15,881.01 and 2,795.50 is: 4,193.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,586.89 : 15,881.01 = 2,795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,586.89/15,881.01 = 2,795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,586.89x = 15,881.01 × 2,795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,586.89x = 44,395,363.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,395,363.46/10,586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.43

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