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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.72, 15,507.91 and 2,944.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.72, 15,507.91 and 2,944.39 is: 4,415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.72 : 15,507.91 = 2,944.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.72/15,507.91 = 2,944.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.72x = 15,507.91 × 2,944.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.72x = 45,661,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,661,335.12/10,341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.26

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