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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.53, 15,554.21 and 2,974.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.53, 15,554.21 and 2,974.01 is: 4,460.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.53 : 15,554.21 = 2,974.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.53/15,554.21 = 2,974.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.53x = 15,554.21 × 2,974.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.53x = 46,258,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,258,283.44/10,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.98

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