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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.59, 15,549.84 and 2,971.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.59, 15,549.84 and 2,971.05 is: 4,456.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.59 : 15,549.84 = 2,971.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.59/15,549.84 = 2,971.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.59x = 15,549.84 × 2,971.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.59x = 46,199,293.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,199,293.82/10,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.55

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