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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.61, 15,551.96 and 2,971.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.61, 15,551.96 and 2,971.10 is: 4,457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.61 : 15,551.96 = 2,971.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.61/15,551.96 = 2,971.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.61x = 15,551.96 × 2,971.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.61x = 46,206,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,206,335.74/10,366.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.23

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