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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.81, 15,581.07 and 2,992.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.81, 15,581.07 and 2,992.29 is: 4,487.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.81 : 15,581.07 = 2,992.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.81/15,581.07 = 2,992.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.81x = 15,581.07 × 2,992.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.81x = 46,623,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,623,079.95/10,389.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.39

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