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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,363.98, 15,541.40 and 2,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,363.98, 15,541.40 and 2,966.76 is: 4,448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,363.98 : 15,541.40 = 2,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,363.98/15,541.40 = 2,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,363.98x = 15,541.40 × 2,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,363.98x = 46,107,589.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,107,589.03/10,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.83

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