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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.66, 15,519.41 and 2,949.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.66, 15,519.41 and 2,949.23 is: 4,424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.66 : 15,519.41 = 2,949.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.66/15,519.41 = 2,949.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.66x = 15,519.41 × 2,949.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.66x = 45,770,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,770,217.21/10,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.53

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