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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.76, 15,558.21 and 2,976.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.76, 15,558.21 and 2,976.84 is: 4,464.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.76 : 15,558.21 = 2,976.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.76/15,558.21 = 2,976.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.76x = 15,558.21 × 2,976.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.76x = 46,314,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,314,301.86/10,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.56

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