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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,386.84, 15,577.90 and 2,989.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,386.84, 15,577.90 and 2,989.64 is: 4,483.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,386.84 : 15,577.90 = 2,989.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,386.84/15,577.90 = 2,989.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,386.84x = 15,577.90 × 2,989.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,386.84x = 46,572,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,572,312.96/10,386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.78

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