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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,372.27, 15,560.70 and 2,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,372.27, 15,560.70 and 2,976.16 is: 4,464.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,372.27 : 15,560.70 = 2,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,372.27/15,560.70 = 2,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,372.27x = 15,560.70 × 2,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,372.27x = 46,311,132.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,311,132.91/10,372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.90

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