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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.30, 15,562.25 and 2,977.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.30, 15,562.25 and 2,977.19 is: 4,466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.30 : 15,562.25 = 2,977.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.30/15,562.25 = 2,977.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.30x = 15,562.25 × 2,977.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.30x = 46,331,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,331,775.08/10,373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.45

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