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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.50, 15,570.75 and 3,084.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.50, 15,570.75 and 3,084.50 is: 4,626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.50 : 15,570.75 = 3,084.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.50/15,570.75 = 3,084.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.50x = 15,570.75 × 3,084.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.50x = 48,027,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,027,978.38/10,380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.75

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