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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.33, 15,517.41 and 2,948.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.33, 15,517.41 and 2,948.63 is: 4,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.33 : 15,517.41 = 2,948.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.33/15,517.41 = 2,948.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.33x = 15,517.41 × 2,948.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.33x = 45,755,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755,100.65/10,344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.21

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