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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.83, 15,569.55 and 2,983.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.83, 15,569.55 and 2,983.61 is: 4,474.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.83 : 15,569.55 = 2,983.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.83/15,569.55 = 2,983.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.83x = 15,569.55 × 2,983.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.83x = 46,453,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,453,465.08/10,380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.93

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