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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.84, 15,544.74 and 2,968.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.84, 15,544.74 and 2,968.38 is: 4,452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.84 : 15,544.74 = 2,968.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.84/15,544.74 = 2,968.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.84x = 15,544.74 × 2,968.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.84x = 46,142,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,706.45/10,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.71

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