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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.58, 15,519.90 and 2,950.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.58, 15,519.90 and 2,950.98 is: 4,426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.58 : 15,519.90 = 2,950.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.58/15,519.90 = 2,950.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.58x = 15,519.90 × 2,950.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.58x = 45,798,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798,914.50/10,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.48

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