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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.52, 15,568.88 and 2,983.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.52, 15,568.88 and 2,983.95 is: 4,475.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.52 : 15,568.88 = 2,983.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.52/15,568.88 = 2,983.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.52x = 15,568.88 × 2,983.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.52x = 46,456,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,456,744.56/10,379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.81

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