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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.76, 15,511.23 and 2,945.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.76, 15,511.23 and 2,945.21 is: 4,417.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.76 : 15,511.23 = 2,945.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.76/15,511.23 = 2,945.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.76x = 15,511.23 × 2,945.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.76x = 45,683,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,683,829.71/10,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,417.84

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