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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.44, 15,536.67 and 2,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.44, 15,536.67 and 2,962.98 is: 4,444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.44 : 15,536.67 = 2,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.44/15,536.67 = 2,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.44x = 15,536.67 × 2,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.44x = 46,034,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,034,842.48/10,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.62

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