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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.13, 15,539.81 and 2,964.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.13, 15,539.81 and 2,964.58 is: 4,446.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.13 : 15,539.81 = 2,964.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.13/15,539.81 = 2,964.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.13x = 15,539.81 × 2,964.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.13x = 46,069,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,069,009.93/10,360.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.76

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