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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.20, 15,552.86 and 2,973.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.20, 15,552.86 and 2,973.32 is: 4,459.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.20 : 15,552.86 = 2,973.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.20/15,552.86 = 2,973.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.20x = 15,552.86 × 2,973.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.20x = 46,243,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,243,629.70/10,370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.28

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