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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.00, 15,561.79 and 2,976.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.00, 15,561.79 and 2,976.89 is: 4,465.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.00 : 15,561.79 = 2,976.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.00/15,561.79 = 2,976.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.00x = 15,561.79 × 2,976.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.00x = 46,325,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,325,651.78/10,373.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.99

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