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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,370.98, 15,551.89 and 2,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,370.98, 15,551.89 and 2,973.76 is: 4,459.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,370.98 : 15,551.89 = 2,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,370.98/15,551.89 = 2,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,370.98x = 15,551.89 × 2,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,370.98x = 46,247,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,247,588.41/10,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.33

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