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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.98, 15,545.90 and 2,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.98, 15,545.90 and 2,969.76 is: 4,453.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.98 : 15,545.90 = 2,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.98/15,545.90 = 2,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.98x = 15,545.90 × 2,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.98x = 46,167,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,167,577.14/10,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.33

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