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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.38, 15,552.24 and 2,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.38, 15,552.24 and 2,971.38 is: 4,457.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.38 : 15,552.24 = 2,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.38/15,552.24 = 2,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.38x = 15,552.24 × 2,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.38x = 46,211,614.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,211,614.89/10,366.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.84

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