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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.45, 15,566.67 and 2,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.45, 15,566.67 and 2,982.06 is: 4,473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.45 : 15,566.67 = 2,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.45/15,566.67 = 2,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.45x = 15,566.67 × 2,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.45x = 46,420,743.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,420,743.94/10,377.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.23

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