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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.92, 15,553.08 and 2,971.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.92, 15,553.08 and 2,971.94 is: 4,458.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.92 : 15,553.08 = 2,971.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.92/15,553.08 = 2,971.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.92x = 15,553.08 × 2,971.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.92x = 46,222,742.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,222,742.81/10,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.68

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