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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,596.19, 15,892.49 and 2,805.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,596.19, 15,892.49 and 2,805.79 is: 4,208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,596.19 : 15,892.49 = 2,805.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,596.19/15,892.49 = 2,805.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,596.19x = 15,892.49 × 2,805.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,596.19x = 44,590,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,590,975.49/10,596.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.21

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