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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.67, 15,532.52 and 2,960.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.67, 15,532.52 and 2,960.22 is: 4,440.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.67 : 15,532.52 = 2,960.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.67/15,532.52 = 2,960.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.67x = 15,532.52 × 2,960.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.67x = 45,979,676.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,979,676.35/10,354.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.48

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