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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.26, 15,537.96 and 2,963.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.26, 15,537.96 and 2,963.34 is: 4,444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.26 : 15,537.96 = 2,963.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.26/15,537.96 = 2,963.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.26x = 15,537.96 × 2,963.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.26x = 46,044,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,044,258.39/10,360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.31

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