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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.97, 15,532.83 and 2,961.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.97, 15,532.83 and 2,961.46 is: 4,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.97 : 15,532.83 = 2,961.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.97/15,532.83 = 2,961.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.97x = 15,532.83 × 2,961.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.97x = 45,999,854.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,999,854.73/10,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.44

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