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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,591.70, 15,887.45 and 2,694.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,591.70, 15,887.45 and 2,694.24 is: 4,041.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,591.70 : 15,887.45 = 2,694.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,591.70/15,887.45 = 2,694.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,591.70x = 15,887.45 × 2,694.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,591.70x = 42,804,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,804,603.29/10,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.33

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