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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.71, 15,517.49 and 2,951.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.71, 15,517.49 and 2,951.23 is: 4,426.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.71 : 15,517.49 = 2,951.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.71/15,517.49 = 2,951.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.71x = 15,517.49 × 2,951.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.71x = 45,795,682.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,795,682.01/10,346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.11

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