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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.67, 15,547.88 and 2,969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.67, 15,547.88 and 2,969.75 is: 4,454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.67 : 15,547.88 = 2,969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.67/15,547.88 = 2,969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.67x = 15,547.88 × 2,969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.67x = 46,173,224.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,173,224.04/10,366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.01

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