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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.02, 15,548.76 and 2,970.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.02, 15,548.76 and 2,970.30 is: 4,455.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.02 : 15,548.76 = 2,970.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.02/15,548.76 = 2,970.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.02x = 15,548.76 × 2,970.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.02x = 46,184,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184,481.83/10,366.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.37

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