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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.63, 15,502.62 and 2,940.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.63, 15,502.62 and 2,940.93 is: 4,410.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.63 : 15,502.62 = 2,940.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.63/15,502.62 = 2,940.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.63x = 15,502.62 × 2,940.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.63x = 45,592,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,592,120.24/10,336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.73

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