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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,590.36, 15,886.80 and 2,799.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,590.36, 15,886.80 and 2,799.24 is: 4,199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,590.36 : 15,886.80 = 2,799.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,590.36/15,886.80 = 2,799.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,590.36x = 15,886.80 × 2,799.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,590.36x = 44,470,966.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,470,966.03/10,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.19

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