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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.30, 15,544.17 and 2,966.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.30, 15,544.17 and 2,966.82 is: 4,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.30 : 15,544.17 = 2,966.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.30/15,544.17 = 2,966.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.30x = 15,544.17 × 2,966.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.30x = 46,116,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,116,754.44/10,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.44

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