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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.93, 15,569.39 and 2,984.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.93, 15,569.39 and 2,984.33 is: 4,476.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.93 : 15,569.39 = 2,984.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.93/15,569.39 = 2,984.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.93x = 15,569.39 × 2,984.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.93x = 46,464,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,464,104.89/10,379.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.34

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