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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,357.67, 15,537.02 and 2,963.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,357.67, 15,537.02 and 2,963.22 is: 4,444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,357.67 : 15,537.02 = 2,963.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,357.67/15,537.02 = 2,963.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,357.67x = 15,537.02 × 2,963.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,357.67x = 46,039,608.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,039,608.40/10,357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.98

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