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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.70, 15,579.63 and 2,988.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.70, 15,579.63 and 2,988.99 is: 4,484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.70 : 15,579.63 = 2,988.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.70/15,579.63 = 2,988.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.70x = 15,579.63 × 2,988.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.70x = 46,567,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,567,358.27/10,384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.23

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