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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.23, 15,544.77 and 2,969.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.23, 15,544.77 and 2,969.01 is: 4,452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.23 : 15,544.77 = 2,969.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.23/15,544.77 = 2,969.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.23x = 15,544.77 × 2,969.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.23x = 46,152,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,152,577.58/10,366.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.20

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