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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,391.20, 15,583.25 and 2,993.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,391.20, 15,583.25 and 2,993.67 is: 4,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,391.20 : 15,583.25 = 2,993.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,391.20/15,583.25 = 2,993.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,391.20x = 15,583.25 × 2,993.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,391.20x = 46,651,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,651,115.51/10,391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.48

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