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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,371.98, 15,553.39 and 2,974.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,371.98, 15,553.39 and 2,974.76 is: 4,460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,371.98 : 15,553.39 = 2,974.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,371.98/15,553.39 = 2,974.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,371.98x = 15,553.39 × 2,974.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,371.98x = 46,267,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267,602.44/10,371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.83

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