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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.14, 15,556.50 and 2,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.14, 15,556.50 and 2,975.62 is: 4,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.14 : 15,556.50 = 2,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.14/15,556.50 = 2,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.14x = 15,556.50 × 2,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.14x = 46,290,232.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,290,232.53/10,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.51

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