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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.14, 15,559.02 and 2,975.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.14, 15,559.02 and 2,975.03 is: 4,463.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.14 : 15,559.02 = 2,975.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.14/15,559.02 = 2,975.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.14x = 15,559.02 × 2,975.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.14x = 46,288,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,288,536.40/10,371.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.21

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