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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.85, 15,548.16 and 2,968.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.85, 15,548.16 and 2,968.37 is: 4,453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.85 : 15,548.16 = 2,968.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.85/15,548.16 = 2,968.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.85x = 15,548.16 × 2,968.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.85x = 46,152,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,152,691.70/10,363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.24

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