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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.04, 15,564.33 and 2,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.04, 15,564.33 and 2,980.20 is: 4,470.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.04 : 15,564.33 = 2,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.04/15,564.33 = 2,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.04x = 15,564.33 × 2,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.04x = 46,384,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,384,816.27/10,376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.38

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