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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,592.52, 15,888.84 and 2,801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,592.52, 15,888.84 and 2,801.28 is: 4,201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,592.52 : 15,888.84 = 2,801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,592.52/15,888.84 = 2,801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,592.52x = 15,888.84 × 2,801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,592.52x = 44,509,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,509,089.72/10,592.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.94

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