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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.79, 15,577.52 and 2,989.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.79, 15,577.52 and 2,989.62 is: 4,484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.79 : 15,577.52 = 2,989.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.79/15,577.52 = 2,989.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.79x = 15,577.52 × 2,989.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.79x = 46,570,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,570,850.39/10,384.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.53

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