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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,466.94, 15,700.89 and 2,971.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,466.94, 15,700.89 and 2,971.04 is: 4,456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,466.94 : 15,700.89 = 2,971.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,466.94/15,700.89 = 2,971.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,466.94x = 15,700.89 × 2,971.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,466.94x = 46,647,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,647,888.15/10,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.69

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