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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.81, 15,577.08 and 2,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.81, 15,577.08 and 2,989.24 is: 4,483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.81 : 15,577.08 = 2,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.81/15,577.08 = 2,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.81x = 15,577.08 × 2,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.81x = 46,563,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563,630.62/10,384.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.82

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