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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.97, 15,581.31 and 2,992.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.97, 15,581.31 and 2,992.45 is: 4,487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.97 : 15,581.31 = 2,992.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.97/15,581.31 = 2,992.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.97x = 15,581.31 × 2,992.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.97x = 46,626,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626,291.11/10,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.63

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