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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,590.67, 15,884.79 and 2,800.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,590.67, 15,884.79 and 2,800.09 is: 4,199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,590.67 : 15,884.79 = 2,800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,590.67/15,884.79 = 2,800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,590.67x = 15,884.79 × 2,800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,590.67x = 44,478,841.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,478,841.63/10,590.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.81

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