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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.84, 15,551.66 and 2,973.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.84, 15,551.66 and 2,973.61 is: 4,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.84 : 15,551.66 = 2,973.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.84/15,551.66 = 2,973.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.84x = 15,551.66 × 2,973.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.84x = 46,244,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244,598.57/10,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.10

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