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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.29, 15,502.11 and 2,940.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.29, 15,502.11 and 2,940.59 is: 4,410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.29 : 15,502.11 = 2,940.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.29/15,502.11 = 2,940.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.29x = 15,502.11 × 2,940.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.29x = 45,585,272.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,585,272.13/10,336.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.22

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