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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.37, 15,553.74 and 2,972.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.37, 15,553.74 and 2,972.37 is: 4,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.37 : 15,553.74 = 2,972.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.37/15,553.74 = 2,972.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.37x = 15,553.74 × 2,972.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.37x = 46,231,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,231,470.16/10,367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.32

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