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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.46, 15,514.62 and 2,946.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.46, 15,514.62 and 2,946.03 is: 4,419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.46 : 15,514.62 = 2,946.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.46/15,514.62 = 2,946.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.46x = 15,514.62 × 2,946.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.46x = 45,706,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,706,483.30/10,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.73

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