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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.84, 15,544.18 and 2,969.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.84, 15,544.18 and 2,969.96 is: 4,454.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.84 : 15,544.18 = 2,969.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.84/15,544.18 = 2,969.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.84x = 15,544.18 × 2,969.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.84x = 46,165,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165,592.83/10,364.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.06

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