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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.35, 15,541.07 and 2,965.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.35, 15,541.07 and 2,965.89 is: 4,448.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.35 : 15,541.07 = 2,965.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.35/15,541.07 = 2,965.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.35x = 15,541.07 × 2,965.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.35x = 46,093,089.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,093,089.27/10,360.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.99

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