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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.07, 15,536.52 and 2,960.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.07, 15,536.52 and 2,960.62 is: 4,441.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.07 : 15,536.52 = 2,960.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.07/15,536.52 = 2,960.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.07x = 15,536.52 × 2,960.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.07x = 45,997,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,997,731.84/10,356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.62

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