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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.67, 15,549.37 and 2,970.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.67, 15,549.37 and 2,970.75 is: 4,455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.67 : 15,549.37 = 2,970.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.67/15,549.37 = 2,970.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.67x = 15,549.37 × 2,970.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.67x = 46,193,290.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,193,290.93/10,367.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.51

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