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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.51, 15,548.97 and 2,970.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.51, 15,548.97 and 2,970.32 is: 4,454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.51 : 15,548.97 = 2,970.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.51/15,548.97 = 2,970.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.51x = 15,548.97 × 2,970.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.51x = 46,185,416.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,185,416.57/10,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.82

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