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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.58, 15,553.35 and 2,973.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.58, 15,553.35 and 2,973.30 is: 4,459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.58 : 15,553.35 = 2,973.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.58/15,553.35 = 2,973.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.58x = 15,553.35 × 2,973.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.58x = 46,244,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244,775.56/10,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.23

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