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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.84, 15,542.68 and 2,968.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.84, 15,542.68 and 2,968.96 is: 4,452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.84 : 15,542.68 = 2,968.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.84/15,542.68 = 2,968.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.84x = 15,542.68 × 2,968.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.84x = 46,145,595.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,145,595.21/10,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.56

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