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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.89, 15,550.25 and 2,971.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.89, 15,550.25 and 2,971.35 is: 4,457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.89 : 15,550.25 = 2,971.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.89/15,550.25 = 2,971.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.89x = 15,550.25 × 2,971.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.89x = 46,205,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,205,235.34/10,366.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.00

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