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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.81, 15,496.62 and 2,935.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.81, 15,496.62 and 2,935.92 is: 4,403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.81 : 15,496.62 = 2,935.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.81/15,496.62 = 2,935.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.81x = 15,496.62 × 2,935.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.81x = 45,496,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,496,759.11/10,330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.99

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