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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.32, 15,550.40 and 2,969.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.32, 15,550.40 and 2,969.88 is: 4,455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.32 : 15,550.40 = 2,969.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.32/15,550.40 = 2,969.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.32x = 15,550.40 × 2,969.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.32x = 46,182,821.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,182,821.95/10,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.51

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