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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.28, 15,549.37 and 2,970.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.28, 15,549.37 and 2,970.73 is: 4,456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.28 : 15,549.37 = 2,970.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.28/15,549.37 = 2,970.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.28x = 15,549.37 × 2,970.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.28x = 46,192,979.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,192,979.94/10,366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.08

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