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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.63, 15,548.26 and 2,970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.63, 15,548.26 and 2,970.11 is: 4,454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.63 : 15,548.26 = 2,970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.63/15,548.26 = 2,970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.63x = 15,548.26 × 2,970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.63x = 46,179,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,179,949.92/10,367.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.24

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