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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,353.11, 15,529.56 and 2,957.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,353.11, 15,529.56 and 2,957.55 is: 4,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,353.11 : 15,529.56 = 2,957.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,353.11/15,529.56 = 2,957.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,353.11x = 15,529.56 × 2,957.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,353.11x = 45,929,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,929,450.18/10,353.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.30

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