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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.81, 15,522.64 and 2,951.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.81, 15,522.64 and 2,951.37 is: 4,427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.81 : 15,522.64 = 2,951.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.81/15,522.64 = 2,951.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.81x = 15,522.64 × 2,951.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.81x = 45,813,046.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,813,046.64/10,346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.75

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