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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.41, 15,534.05 and 2,958.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.41, 15,534.05 and 2,958.98 is: 4,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.41 : 15,534.05 = 2,958.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.41/15,534.05 = 2,958.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.41x = 15,534.05 × 2,958.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.41x = 45,964,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,964,850.80/10,354.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.16

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