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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.95, 15,505.34 and 2,940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.95, 15,505.34 and 2,940.44 is: 4,410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.95 : 15,505.34 = 2,940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.95/15,505.34 = 2,940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.95x = 15,505.34 × 2,940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.95x = 45,592,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,592,429.72/10,336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.63

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