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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,375.39, 15,560.71 and 2,979.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,375.39, 15,560.71 and 2,979.79 is: 4,469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,375.39 : 15,560.71 = 2,979.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,375.39/15,560.71 = 2,979.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,375.39x = 15,560.71 × 2,979.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,375.39x = 46,367,555.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,367,555.35/10,375.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.00

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