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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,382.43, 15,573.13 and 2,986.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,382.43, 15,573.13 and 2,986.83 is: 4,480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,382.43 : 15,573.13 = 2,986.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,382.43/15,573.13 = 2,986.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,382.43x = 15,573.13 × 2,986.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,382.43x = 46,514,291.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,514,291.88/10,382.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.10

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