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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.65, 15,551.48 and 2,971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.65, 15,551.48 and 2,971.68 is: 4,457.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.65 : 15,551.48 = 2,971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.65/15,551.48 = 2,971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.65x = 15,551.48 × 2,971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.65x = 46,214,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,214,022.09/10,367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.52

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