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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.85, 15,556.17 and 2,976.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.85, 15,556.17 and 2,976.60 is: 4,463.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.85 : 15,556.17 = 2,976.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.85/15,556.17 = 2,976.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.85x = 15,556.17 × 2,976.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.85x = 46,304,495.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,304,495.62/10,373.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.58

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