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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,392.31, 15,584.83 and 2,994.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,392.31, 15,584.83 and 2,994.79 is: 4,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,392.31 : 15,584.83 = 2,994.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,392.31/15,584.83 = 2,994.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,392.31x = 15,584.83 × 2,994.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,392.31x = 46,673,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,673,293.04/10,392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.14

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