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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.73, 15,542.52 and 2,967.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.73, 15,542.52 and 2,967.51 is: 4,449.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.73 : 15,542.52 = 2,967.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.73/15,542.52 = 2,967.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.73x = 15,542.52 × 2,967.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.73x = 46,122,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122,583.53/10,364.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.96

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