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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.25, 15,897.68 and 2,807.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.25, 15,897.68 and 2,807.06 is: 4,210.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.25 : 15,897.68 = 2,807.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.25/15,897.68 = 2,807.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.25x = 15,897.68 × 2,807.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.25x = 44,625,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,625,777.86/10,598.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.67

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