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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.51, 15,888.96 and 2,801.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.51, 15,888.96 and 2,801.39 is: 4,202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.51 : 15,888.96 = 2,801.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.51/15,888.96 = 2,801.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.51x = 15,888.96 × 2,801.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.51x = 44,511,094.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,511,094.21/10,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.13

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