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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.98, 15,544.40 and 2,968.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.98, 15,544.40 and 2,968.76 is: 4,451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.98 : 15,544.40 = 2,968.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.98/15,544.40 = 2,968.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.98x = 15,544.40 × 2,968.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.98x = 46,147,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,147,592.94/10,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.83

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