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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,358.91, 15,535.52 and 2,860.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,358.91, 15,535.52 and 2,860.67 is: 4,290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,358.91 : 15,535.52 = 2,860.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,358.91/15,535.52 = 2,860.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,358.91x = 15,535.52 × 2,860.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,358.91x = 44,441,904.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441,904.02/10,358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,290.21

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