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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.12, 15,558.96 and 2,976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.12, 15,558.96 and 2,976.52 is: 4,465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.12 : 15,558.96 = 2,976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.12/15,558.96 = 2,976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.12x = 15,558.96 × 2,976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.12x = 46,311,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,311,555.62/10,372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.00

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