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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.90, 15,545.67 and 2,969.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.90, 15,545.67 and 2,969.67 is: 4,453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.90 : 15,545.67 = 2,969.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.90/15,545.67 = 2,969.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.90x = 15,545.67 × 2,969.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.90x = 46,165,509.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,165,509.83/10,366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.16

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