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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,356.97, 15,537.90 and 2,961.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,356.97, 15,537.90 and 2,961.24 is: 4,442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,356.97 : 15,537.90 = 2,961.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,356.97/15,537.90 = 2,961.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,356.97x = 15,537.90 × 2,961.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,356.97x = 46,011,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,011,451.00/10,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.56

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