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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.57, 15,522.44 and 2,951.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.57, 15,522.44 and 2,951.10 is: 4,427.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.57 : 15,522.44 = 2,951.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.57/15,522.44 = 2,951.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.57x = 15,522.44 × 2,951.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.57x = 45,808,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,808,272.68/10,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.39

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