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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,376.17, 15,566.96 and 2,981.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,376.17, 15,566.96 and 2,981.23 is: 4,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,376.17 : 15,566.96 = 2,981.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,376.17/15,566.96 = 2,981.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,376.17x = 15,566.96 × 2,981.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,376.17x = 46,408,688.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,408,688.16/10,376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.62

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