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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.48, 15,543.65 and 2,968.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.48, 15,543.65 and 2,968.26 is: 4,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.48 : 15,543.65 = 2,968.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.48/15,543.65 = 2,968.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.48x = 15,543.65 × 2,968.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.48x = 46,137,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,137,579.71/10,365.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.08

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