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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.04, 15,559.19 and 2,975.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.04, 15,559.19 and 2,975.94 is: 4,464.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.04 : 15,559.19 = 2,975.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.04/15,559.19 = 2,975.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.04x = 15,559.19 × 2,975.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.04x = 46,303,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,303,212.17/10,371.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.67

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