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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,378.17, 15,569.96 and 2,983.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,378.17, 15,569.96 and 2,983.23 is: 4,475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,378.17 : 15,569.96 = 2,983.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,378.17/15,569.96 = 2,983.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,378.17x = 15,569.96 × 2,983.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,378.17x = 46,448,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448,756.85/10,378.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.62

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