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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.02, 15,536.74 and 2,962.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.02, 15,536.74 and 2,962.32 is: 4,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.02 : 15,536.74 = 2,962.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.02/15,536.74 = 2,962.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.02x = 15,536.74 × 2,962.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.02x = 46,024,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,024,795.64/10,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.40

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