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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,480.89, 15,721.34 and 2,583.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,480.89, 15,721.34 and 2,583.41 is: 3,875.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,480.89 : 15,721.34 = 2,583.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,480.89/15,721.34 = 2,583.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,480.89x = 15,721.34 × 2,583.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,480.89x = 40,614,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,614,594.82/10,480.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.11

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