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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.58, 15,535.35 and 2,962.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.58, 15,535.35 and 2,962.09 is: 4,443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.58 : 15,535.35 = 2,962.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.58/15,535.35 = 2,962.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.58x = 15,535.35 × 2,962.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.58x = 46,017,104.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,017,104.88/10,356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.27

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