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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.55, 15,517.34 and 2,950.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.55, 15,517.34 and 2,950.10 is: 4,425.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.55 : 15,517.34 = 2,950.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.55/15,517.34 = 2,950.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.55x = 15,517.34 × 2,950.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.55x = 45,777,704.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,777,704.73/10,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.30

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