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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.97, 15,557.84 and 2,976.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.97, 15,557.84 and 2,976.46 is: 4,464.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.97 : 15,557.84 = 2,976.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.97/15,557.84 = 2,976.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.97x = 15,557.84 × 2,976.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.97x = 46,307,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,307,333.34/10,371.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.66

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