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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.06, 15,897.40 and 2,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.06, 15,897.40 and 2,806.88 is: 4,210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.06 : 15,897.40 = 2,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.06/15,897.40 = 2,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.06x = 15,897.40 × 2,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.06x = 44,622,007.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,622,007.61/10,598.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.39

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