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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.42, 15,881.40 and 2,797.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.42, 15,881.40 and 2,797.84 is: 4,196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.42 : 15,881.40 = 2,797.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.42/15,881.40 = 2,797.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.42x = 15,881.40 × 2,797.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.42x = 44,433,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,433,616.18/10,588.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.43

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