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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.38, 15,511.23 and 2,946.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.38, 15,511.23 and 2,946.68 is: 4,419.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.38 : 15,511.23 = 2,946.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.38/15,511.23 = 2,946.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.38x = 15,511.23 × 2,946.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.38x = 45,706,611.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,706,611.83/10,342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.35

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