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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.17, 15,568.46 and 2,982.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.17, 15,568.46 and 2,982.23 is: 4,474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.17 : 15,568.46 = 2,982.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.17/15,568.46 = 2,982.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.17x = 15,568.46 × 2,982.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.17x = 46,428,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,428,728.47/10,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.12

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