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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.48, 15,535.11 and 2,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.48, 15,535.11 and 2,962.98 is: 4,443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.48 : 15,535.11 = 2,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.48/15,535.11 = 2,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.48x = 15,535.11 × 2,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.48x = 46,030,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,030,220.23/10,358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.72

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