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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.11, 15,889.38 and 2,801.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.11, 15,889.38 and 2,801.53 is: 4,202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.11 : 15,889.38 = 2,801.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.11/15,889.38 = 2,801.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.11x = 15,889.38 × 2,801.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.11x = 44,514,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,514,574.75/10,592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.62

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