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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,380.95, 15,569.09 and 2,983.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,380.95, 15,569.09 and 2,983.76 is: 4,474.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,380.95 : 15,569.09 = 2,983.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,380.95/15,569.09 = 2,983.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,380.95x = 15,569.09 × 2,983.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,380.95x = 46,454,427.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,454,427.98/10,380.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.97

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