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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.96, 15,504.11 and 2,940.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.96, 15,504.11 and 2,940.61 is: 4,410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.96 : 15,504.11 = 2,940.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.96/15,504.11 = 2,940.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.96x = 15,504.11 × 2,940.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.96x = 45,591,540.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591,540.91/10,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.96

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