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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.88, 15,549.91 and 2,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.88, 15,549.91 and 2,971.04 is: 4,456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.88 : 15,549.91 = 2,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.88/15,549.91 = 2,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.88x = 15,549.91 × 2,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.88x = 46,199,404.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,199,404.61/10,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.44

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