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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.08, 15,548.09 and 2,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.08, 15,548.09 and 2,969.80 is: 4,453.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.08 : 15,548.09 = 2,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.08/15,548.09 = 2,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.08x = 15,548.09 × 2,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.08x = 46,174,717.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,174,717.68/10,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.98

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