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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.48, 15,545.14 and 2,969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.48, 15,545.14 and 2,969.26 is: 4,452.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.48 : 15,545.14 = 2,969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.48/15,545.14 = 2,969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.48x = 15,545.14 × 2,969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.48x = 46,157,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,157,562.40/10,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.58

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