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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,594.30, 15,890.22 and 2,803.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,594.30, 15,890.22 and 2,803.72 is: 4,205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,594.30 : 15,890.22 = 2,803.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,594.30/15,890.22 = 2,803.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,594.30x = 15,890.22 × 2,803.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,594.30x = 44,551,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,551,727.62/10,594.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.25

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