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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.61, 15,573.21 and 2,984.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.61, 15,573.21 and 2,984.50 is: 4,477.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.61 : 15,573.21 = 2,984.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.61/15,573.21 = 2,984.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.61x = 15,573.21 × 2,984.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.61x = 46,478,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,478,245.25/10,380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.41

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