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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.47, 15,538.44 and 2,962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.47, 15,538.44 and 2,962.94 is: 4,443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.47 : 15,538.44 = 2,962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.47/15,538.44 = 2,962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.47x = 15,538.44 × 2,962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.47x = 46,039,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,039,465.41/10,360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.76

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