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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.58, 15,529.35 and 2,958.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.58, 15,529.35 and 2,958.09 is: 4,437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.58 : 15,529.35 = 2,958.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.58/15,529.35 = 2,958.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.58x = 15,529.35 × 2,958.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.58x = 45,937,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,937,214.94/10,352.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.27

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