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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.08, 15,536.10 and 2,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.08, 15,536.10 and 2,962.60 is: 4,444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.08 : 15,536.10 = 2,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.08/15,536.10 = 2,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.08x = 15,536.10 × 2,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.08x = 46,027,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,027,249.86/10,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.04

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