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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.80, 15,552.38 and 2,974.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.80, 15,552.38 and 2,974.22 is: 4,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.80 : 15,552.38 = 2,974.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.80/15,552.38 = 2,974.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.80x = 15,552.38 × 2,974.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.80x = 46,256,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,256,199.64/10,369.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.66

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