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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,589.52, 15,884.34 and 2,798.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,589.52, 15,884.34 and 2,798.25 is: 4,197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,589.52 : 15,884.34 = 2,798.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,589.52/15,884.34 = 2,798.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,589.52x = 15,884.34 × 2,798.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,589.52x = 44,448,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,448,354.41/10,589.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.39

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