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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.48, 15,541.25 and 2,966.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.48, 15,541.25 and 2,966.02 is: 4,449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.48 : 15,541.25 = 2,966.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.48/15,541.25 = 2,966.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.48x = 15,541.25 × 2,966.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.48x = 46,095,658.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,095,658.33/10,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.18

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