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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,593.28, 15,890.68 and 2,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,593.28, 15,890.68 and 2,802 is: 4,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,593.28 : 15,890.68 = 2,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,593.28/15,890.68 = 2,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,593.28x = 15,890.68 × 2,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,593.28x = 44,525,685.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,525,685.36/10,593.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.20

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