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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.36, 15,502.96 and 2,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.36, 15,502.96 and 2,942.44 is: 4,412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.36 : 15,502.96 = 2,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.36/15,502.96 = 2,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.36x = 15,502.96 × 2,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.36x = 45,616,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,616,529.62/10,337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.78

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