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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.34, 15,518.94 and 2,948.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.34, 15,518.94 and 2,948.91 is: 4,424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.34 : 15,518.94 = 2,948.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.34/15,518.94 = 2,948.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.34x = 15,518.94 × 2,948.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.34x = 45,763,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,763,957.36/10,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.06

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