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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.48, 15,537.15 and 2,960.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.48, 15,537.15 and 2,960.74 is: 4,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.48 : 15,537.15 = 2,960.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.48/15,537.15 = 2,960.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.48x = 15,537.15 × 2,960.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.48x = 46,001,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,001,369.00/10,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.80

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