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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.75, 15,542.69 and 2,966.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.75, 15,542.69 and 2,966.22 is: 4,448.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.75 : 15,542.69 = 2,966.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.75/15,542.69 = 2,966.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.75x = 15,542.69 × 2,966.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.75x = 46,103,023.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,103,023.10/10,363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.49

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