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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.84, 15,529.65 and 2,959.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.84, 15,529.65 and 2,959.34 is: 4,438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.84 : 15,529.65 = 2,959.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.84/15,529.65 = 2,959.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.84x = 15,529.65 × 2,959.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.84x = 45,957,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,957,436.78/10,354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.26

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