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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.30, 15,520.05 and 2,951.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.30, 15,520.05 and 2,951.30 is: 4,427.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.30 : 15,520.05 = 2,951.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.30/15,520.05 = 2,951.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.30x = 15,520.05 × 2,951.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.30x = 45,804,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,804,323.57/10,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.12

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