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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.60, 15,549.06 and 2,969.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.60, 15,549.06 and 2,969.04 is: 4,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.60 : 15,549.06 = 2,969.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.60/15,549.06 = 2,969.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.60x = 15,549.06 × 2,969.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.60x = 46,165,781.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165,781.10/10,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.18

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