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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.65, 15,549.98 and 2,970.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.65, 15,549.98 and 2,970.65 is: 4,455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.65 : 15,549.98 = 2,970.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.65/15,549.98 = 2,970.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.65x = 15,549.98 × 2,970.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.65x = 46,193,572.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,193,572.11/10,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.98

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