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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.74, 15,546.92 and 2,970.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.74, 15,546.92 and 2,970.46 is: 4,454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.74 : 15,546.92 = 2,970.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.74/15,546.92 = 2,970.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.74x = 15,546.92 × 2,970.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.74x = 46,181,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,181,503.98/10,367.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.35

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