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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.89, 15,529.47 and 2,957.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.89, 15,529.47 and 2,957.59 is: 4,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.89 : 15,529.47 = 2,957.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.89/15,529.47 = 2,957.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.89x = 15,529.47 × 2,957.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.89x = 45,929,755.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,929,755.26/10,352.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.42

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