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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,583.40, 15,876.09 and 2,984.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,583.40, 15,876.09 and 2,984.65 is: 4,477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,583.40 : 15,876.09 = 2,984.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,583.40/15,876.09 = 2,984.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,583.40x = 15,876.09 × 2,984.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,583.40x = 47,384,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,384,572.02/10,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.25

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