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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.23, 15,537.74 and 2,964.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.23, 15,537.74 and 2,964.73 is: 4,446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.23 : 15,537.74 = 2,964.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.23/15,537.74 = 2,964.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.23x = 15,537.74 × 2,964.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.23x = 46,065,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,065,150.24/10,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.34

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