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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.41, 15,529.13 and 2,957.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.41, 15,529.13 and 2,957.97 is: 4,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.41 : 15,529.13 = 2,957.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.41/15,529.13 = 2,957.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.41x = 15,529.13 × 2,957.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.41x = 45,934,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,934,771.84/10,352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.11

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