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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.73, 15,520.24 and 2,950.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.73, 15,520.24 and 2,950.87 is: 4,426.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.73 : 15,520.24 = 2,950.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.73/15,520.24 = 2,950.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.73x = 15,520.24 × 2,950.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.73x = 45,798,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798,210.61/10,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.35

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