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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.47, 15,560.91 and 2,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.47, 15,560.91 and 2,977.76 is: 4,466.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.47 : 15,560.91 = 2,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.47/15,560.91 = 2,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.47x = 15,560.91 × 2,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.47x = 46,336,694.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,336,694.26/10,373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.85

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