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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.53, 15,514.26 and 2,947.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.53, 15,514.26 and 2,947.50 is: 4,421.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.53 : 15,514.26 = 2,947.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.53/15,514.26 = 2,947.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.53x = 15,514.26 × 2,947.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.53x = 45,728,281.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,728,281.35/10,342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.38

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