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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.40, 15,550.92 and 2,973.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.40, 15,550.92 and 2,973.18 is: 4,458.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.40 : 15,550.92 = 2,973.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.40/15,550.92 = 2,973.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.40x = 15,550.92 × 2,973.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.40x = 46,235,684.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,235,684.33/10,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.43

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