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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.09, 15,565.10 and 2,979.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.09, 15,565.10 and 2,979.38 is: 4,469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.09 : 15,565.10 = 2,979.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.09/15,565.10 = 2,979.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.09x = 15,565.10 × 2,979.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.09x = 46,374,371.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,374,371.65/10,375.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.78

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