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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,353.27, 15,528.83 and 2,957.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,353.27, 15,528.83 and 2,957.25 is: 4,435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,353.27 : 15,528.83 = 2,957.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,353.27/15,528.83 = 2,957.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,353.27x = 15,528.83 × 2,957.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,353.27x = 45,922,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,922,617.73/10,353.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.57

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