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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.75, 15,553.07 and 2,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.75, 15,553.07 and 2,973.24 is: 4,459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.75 : 15,553.07 = 2,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.75/15,553.07 = 2,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.75x = 15,553.07 × 2,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.75x = 46,242,994.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,242,994.98/10,368.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.84

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