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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,344.83, 15,518.16 and 2,949.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,344.83, 15,518.16 and 2,949.13 is: 4,423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,344.83 : 15,518.16 = 2,949.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,344.83/15,518.16 = 2,949.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,344.83x = 15,518.16 × 2,949.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,344.83x = 45,765,071.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,765,071.20/10,344.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.96

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