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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.48, 15,536.61 and 2,963.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.48, 15,536.61 and 2,963.98 is: 4,445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.48 : 15,536.61 = 2,963.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.48/15,536.61 = 2,963.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.48x = 15,536.61 × 2,963.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.48x = 46,050,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050,201.31/10,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.22

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