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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.60, 15,545.94 and 2,969.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.60, 15,545.94 and 2,969.16 is: 4,453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.60 : 15,545.94 = 2,969.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.60/15,545.94 = 2,969.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.60x = 15,545.94 × 2,969.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.60x = 46,158,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,158,383.21/10,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.89

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