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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.47, 15,555.41 and 2,973.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.47, 15,555.41 and 2,973.51 is: 4,461.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.47 : 15,555.41 = 2,973.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.47/15,555.41 = 2,973.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.47x = 15,555.41 × 2,973.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.47x = 46,254,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,254,163.47/10,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.04

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