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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,588.88, 15,884.27 and 2,797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,588.88, 15,884.27 and 2,797.70 is: 4,196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,588.88 : 15,884.27 = 2,797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,588.88/15,884.27 = 2,797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,588.88x = 15,884.27 × 2,797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,588.88x = 44,439,328.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,439,328.77/10,588.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.79

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