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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.98, 15,538.86 and 2,965.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.98, 15,538.86 and 2,965.48 is: 4,447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.98 : 15,538.86 = 2,965.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.98/15,538.86 = 2,965.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.98x = 15,538.86 × 2,965.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.98x = 46,080,139.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,080,139.71/10,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.47

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