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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.73, 15,556.07 and 2,975.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.73, 15,556.07 and 2,975.01 is: 4,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.73 : 15,556.07 = 2,975.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.73/15,556.07 = 2,975.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.73x = 15,556.07 × 2,975.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.73x = 46,279,448.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,279,448.94/10,370.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.51

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