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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.86, 15,554.19 and 2,973.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.86, 15,554.19 and 2,973.33 is: 4,459.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.86 : 15,554.19 = 2,973.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.86/15,554.19 = 2,973.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.86x = 15,554.19 × 2,973.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.86x = 46,247,750.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,247,750.90/10,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.40

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