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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,354.96, 15,529.84 and 2,959.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,354.96, 15,529.84 and 2,959.46 is: 4,438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,354.96 : 15,529.84 = 2,959.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,354.96/15,529.84 = 2,959.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,354.96x = 15,529.84 × 2,959.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,354.96x = 45,959,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,959,940.29/10,354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.45

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