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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.73, 15,535.49 and 2,963.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.73, 15,535.49 and 2,963.23 is: 4,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.73 : 15,535.49 = 2,963.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.73/15,535.49 = 2,963.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.73x = 15,535.49 × 2,963.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.73x = 46,035,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035,176.38/10,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.09

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