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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.23, 15,533.24 and 2,961.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.23, 15,533.24 and 2,961.73 is: 4,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.23 : 15,533.24 = 2,961.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.23/15,533.24 = 2,961.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.23x = 15,533.24 × 2,961.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.23x = 46,005,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,005,209.26/10,357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.84

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