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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.33, 15,538.29 and 2,962.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.33, 15,538.29 and 2,962.80 is: 4,443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.33 : 15,538.29 = 2,962.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.33/15,538.29 = 2,962.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.33x = 15,538.29 × 2,962.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.33x = 46,036,815.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,036,815.08/10,360.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.57

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