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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,369.98, 15,554.94 and 2,974.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,369.98, 15,554.94 and 2,974.26 is: 4,461.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,369.98 : 15,554.94 = 2,974.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,369.98/15,554.94 = 2,974.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,369.98x = 15,554.94 × 2,974.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,369.98x = 46,264,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,264,435.84/10,369.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.38

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