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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.69, 15,587.01 and 2,994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.69, 15,587.01 and 2,994.03 is: 4,491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.69 : 15,587.01 = 2,994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.69/15,587.01 = 2,994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.69x = 15,587.01 × 2,994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.69x = 46,667,975.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,667,975.55/10,389.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.76

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