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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.38, 15,549.50 and 2,970.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.38, 15,549.50 and 2,970.85 is: 4,456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.38 : 15,549.50 = 2,970.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.38/15,549.50 = 2,970.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.38x = 15,549.50 × 2,970.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.38x = 46,195,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,195,232.08/10,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.25

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