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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.45, 15,547.38 and 2,969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.45, 15,547.38 and 2,969.26 is: 4,453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.45 : 15,547.38 = 2,969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.45/15,547.38 = 2,969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.45x = 15,547.38 × 2,969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.45x = 46,164,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164,163.54/10,366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.23

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