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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.05, 15,541.49 and 2,966.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.05, 15,541.49 and 2,966.82 is: 4,448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.05 : 15,541.49 = 2,966.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.05/15,541.49 = 2,966.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.05x = 15,541.49 × 2,966.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.05x = 46,108,803.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,108,803.36/10,364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.92

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