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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,341.92, 15,508.28 and 2,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,341.92, 15,508.28 and 2,944.70 is: 4,415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,341.92 : 15,508.28 = 2,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,341.92/15,508.28 = 2,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,341.92x = 15,508.28 × 2,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,341.92x = 45,667,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667,139.85/10,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,415.73

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