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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,373.98, 15,556.39 and 2,976.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,373.98, 15,556.39 and 2,976.76 is: 4,463.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,373.98 : 15,556.39 = 2,976.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,373.98/15,556.39 = 2,976.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,373.98x = 15,556.39 × 2,976.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,373.98x = 46,307,639.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,307,639.50/10,373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.83

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