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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,337.59, 15,506.03 and 2,942.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,337.59, 15,506.03 and 2,942.09 is: 4,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,337.59 : 15,506.03 = 2,942.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,337.59/15,506.03 = 2,942.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,337.59x = 15,506.03 × 2,942.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,337.59x = 45,620,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,620,121.09/10,337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.03

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