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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.58, 15,547.34 and 2,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.58, 15,547.34 and 2,969.30 is: 4,453.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.58 : 15,547.34 = 2,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.58/15,547.34 = 2,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.58x = 15,547.34 × 2,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.58x = 46,164,716.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164,716.66/10,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.23

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