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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.13, 15,538.77 and 2,965.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.13, 15,538.77 and 2,965.23 is: 4,447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.13 : 15,538.77 = 2,965.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.13/15,538.77 = 2,965.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.13x = 15,538.77 × 2,965.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.13x = 46,076,026.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,076,026.97/10,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.44

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