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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.85, 15,534.71 and 2,959.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.85, 15,534.71 and 2,959.11 is: 4,439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.85 : 15,534.71 = 2,959.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.85/15,534.71 = 2,959.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.85x = 15,534.71 × 2,959.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.85x = 45,968,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,968,956.22/10,354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.37

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