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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,355.97, 15,536.40 and 2,960.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,355.97, 15,536.40 and 2,960.24 is: 4,441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,355.97 : 15,536.40 = 2,960.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,355.97/15,536.40 = 2,960.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,355.97x = 15,536.40 × 2,960.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,355.97x = 45,991,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,991,383.95/10,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.05

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