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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,594.17, 15,889.91 and 2,803.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,594.17, 15,889.91 and 2,803.59 is: 4,205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,594.17 : 15,889.91 = 2,803.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,594.17/15,889.91 = 2,803.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,594.17x = 15,889.91 × 2,803.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,594.17x = 44,548,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,548,778.76/10,594.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.03

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