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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.59, 15,546.70 and 2,970.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.59, 15,546.70 and 2,970.35 is: 4,454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.59 : 15,546.70 = 2,970.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.59/15,546.70 = 2,970.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.59x = 15,546.70 × 2,970.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.59x = 46,179,182.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,179,182.92/10,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.19

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