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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.44, 15,534.94 and 2,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.44, 15,534.94 and 2,961.56 is: 4,442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.44 : 15,534.94 = 2,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.44/15,534.94 = 2,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.44x = 15,534.94 × 2,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.44x = 46,007,656.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,007,656.91/10,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.42

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