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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.73, 15,544.02 and 2,968.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.73, 15,544.02 and 2,968.51 is: 4,451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.73 : 15,544.02 = 2,968.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.73/15,544.02 = 2,968.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.73x = 15,544.02 × 2,968.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.73x = 46,142,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,142,578.81/10,365.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.45

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