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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,361.96, 15,542.89 and 2,966.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,361.96, 15,542.89 and 2,966.41 is: 4,449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,361.96 : 15,542.89 = 2,966.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,361.96/15,542.89 = 2,966.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,361.96x = 15,542.89 × 2,966.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,361.96x = 46,106,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,106,633.04/10,361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.61

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