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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.37, 15,528.96 and 2,958.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.37, 15,528.96 and 2,958.89 is: 4,437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.37 : 15,528.96 = 2,958.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.37/15,528.96 = 2,958.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.37x = 15,528.96 × 2,958.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.37x = 45,948,406.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,948,406.81/10,354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.59

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