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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.60, 15,503.40 and 2,940.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.60, 15,503.40 and 2,940.30 is: 4,410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.60 : 15,503.40 = 2,940.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.60/15,503.40 = 2,940.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.60x = 15,503.40 × 2,940.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.60x = 45,584,647.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,584,647.02/10,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.45

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