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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,599.26, 15,898.88 and 2,808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,599.26, 15,898.88 and 2,808.08 is: 4,212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,599.26 : 15,898.88 = 2,808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,599.26/15,898.88 = 2,808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,599.26x = 15,898.88 × 2,808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,599.26x = 44,645,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,645,326.95/10,599.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.12

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