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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.70, 15,559.62 and 2,976.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.70, 15,559.62 and 2,976.22 is: 4,464.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.70 : 15,559.62 = 2,976.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.70/15,559.62 = 2,976.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.70x = 15,559.62 × 2,976.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.70x = 46,308,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,308,852.24/10,371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.92

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