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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,381.05, 15,569.28 and 2,983.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,381.05, 15,569.28 and 2,983.86 is: 4,475.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,381.05 : 15,569.28 = 2,983.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,381.05/15,569.28 = 2,983.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,381.05x = 15,569.28 × 2,983.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,381.05x = 46,456,551.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,456,551.82/10,381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.13

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