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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,381.80, 15,572.59 and 2,986.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,381.80, 15,572.59 and 2,986.23 is: 4,479.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,381.80 : 15,572.59 = 2,986.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,381.80/15,572.59 = 2,986.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,381.80x = 15,572.59 × 2,986.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,381.80x = 46,503,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,503,335.44/10,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.31

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