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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.48, 15,549.64 and 2,972.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.48, 15,549.64 and 2,972.26 is: 4,457.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.48 : 15,549.64 = 2,972.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.48/15,549.64 = 2,972.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.48x = 15,549.64 × 2,972.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.48x = 46,217,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,217,572.99/10,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.08

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