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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,593.71, 15,889.32 and 2,803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,593.71, 15,889.32 and 2,803.13 is: 4,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,593.71 : 15,889.32 = 2,803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,593.71/15,889.32 = 2,803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,593.71x = 15,889.32 × 2,803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,593.71x = 44,539,750.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,539,750.13/10,593.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.36

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