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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,806.09, 16,209.15 and 2,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,806.09, 16,209.15 and 2,598.09 is: 3,897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,806.09 : 16,209.15 = 2,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,806.09/16,209.15 = 2,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,806.09x = 16,209.15 × 2,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,806.09x = 42,112,830.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,112,830.52/10,806.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.14

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