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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.87, 15,552.99 and 2,971.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.87, 15,552.99 and 2,971.87 is: 4,458.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.87 : 15,552.99 = 2,971.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.87/15,552.99 = 2,971.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.87x = 15,552.99 × 2,971.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.87x = 46,221,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,221,503.27/10,366.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.58

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