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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.72, 15,535.05 and 2,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.72, 15,535.05 and 2,961.60 is: 4,442.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.72 : 15,535.05 = 2,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.72/15,535.05 = 2,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.72x = 15,535.05 × 2,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.72x = 46,008,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,008,604.08/10,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.39

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