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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,587.07, 15,880.33 and 2,795.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,587.07, 15,880.33 and 2,795.95 is: 4,193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,587.07 : 15,880.33 = 2,795.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,587.07/15,880.33 = 2,795.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,587.07x = 15,880.33 × 2,795.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,587.07x = 44,400,608.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,400,608.66/10,587.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,193.85

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