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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,598.32, 15,897.47 and 2,807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,598.32, 15,897.47 and 2,807.14 is: 4,210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,598.32 : 15,897.47 = 2,807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,598.32/15,897.47 = 2,807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,598.32x = 15,897.47 × 2,807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,598.32x = 44,626,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,626,344.45/10,598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.70

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