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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.32, 15,536.88 and 2,960.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.32, 15,536.88 and 2,960.88 is: 4,442.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.32 : 15,536.88 = 2,960.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.32/15,536.88 = 2,960.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.32x = 15,536.88 × 2,960.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.32x = 46,002,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,002,837.25/10,356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.01

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