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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.73, 15,537.53 and 2,960.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.73, 15,537.53 and 2,960.99 is: 4,442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.73 : 15,537.53 = 2,960.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.73/15,537.53 = 2,960.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.73x = 15,537.53 × 2,960.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.73x = 46,006,378.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,006,378.46/10,356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.17

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