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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.10, 15,537.72 and 2,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.10, 15,537.72 and 2,964.40 is: 4,445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.10 : 15,537.72 = 2,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.10/15,537.72 = 2,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.10x = 15,537.72 × 2,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.10x = 46,059,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,059,989.44/10,360.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.90

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