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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.28, 15,553.29 and 2,973.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.28, 15,553.29 and 2,973.10 is: 4,459.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.28 : 15,553.29 = 2,973.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.28/15,553.29 = 2,973.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.28x = 15,553.29 × 2,973.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.28x = 46,241,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,241,486.50/10,370.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.04

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