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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.71, 15,572.16 and 2,984.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.71, 15,572.16 and 2,984.17 is: 4,476.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.71 : 15,572.16 = 2,984.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.71/15,572.16 = 2,984.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.71x = 15,572.16 × 2,984.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.71x = 46,469,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,469,893.35/10,379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.99

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