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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.55, 15,515.84 and 2,949.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.55, 15,515.84 and 2,949.10 is: 4,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.55 : 15,515.84 = 2,949.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.55/15,515.84 = 2,949.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.55x = 15,515.84 × 2,949.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.55x = 45,757,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,757,819.60/10,343.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.80

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