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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.37, 15,532.06 and 2,959.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.37, 15,532.06 and 2,959.91 is: 4,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.37 : 15,532.06 = 2,959.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.37/15,532.06 = 2,959.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.37x = 15,532.06 × 2,959.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.37x = 45,973,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,973,414.65/10,354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.00

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