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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.06, 15,898.90 and 2,807.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.06, 15,898.90 and 2,807.88 is: 4,211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.06 : 15,898.90 = 2,807.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.06/15,898.90 = 2,807.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.06x = 15,898.90 × 2,807.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.06x = 44,642,203.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,642,203.33/10,599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.90

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