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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.26, 15,882.39 and 2,797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.26, 15,882.39 and 2,797.14 is: 4,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.26 : 15,882.39 = 2,797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.26/15,882.39 = 2,797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.26x = 15,882.39 × 2,797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.26x = 44,425,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,425,268.36/10,588.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.71

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