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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,389.98, 15,581.31 and 2,992.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,389.98, 15,581.31 and 2,992.46 is: 4,487.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,389.98 : 15,581.31 = 2,992.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,389.98/15,581.31 = 2,992.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,389.98x = 15,581.31 × 2,992.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,389.98x = 46,626,446.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,626,446.92/10,389.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.64

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