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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,390.42, 15,584.27 and 2,995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,390.42, 15,584.27 and 2,995.63 is: 4,493.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,390.42 : 15,584.27 = 2,995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,390.42/15,584.27 = 2,995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,390.42x = 15,584.27 × 2,995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,390.42x = 46,684,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,684,613.84/10,390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.04

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