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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,362.85, 15,544.83 and 2,968.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,362.85, 15,544.83 and 2,968.39 is: 4,452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,362.85 : 15,544.83 = 2,968.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,362.85/15,544.83 = 2,968.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,362.85x = 15,544.83 × 2,968.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,362.85x = 46,143,117.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,143,117.92/10,362.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.74

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