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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.85, 15,522.69 and 2,951.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.85, 15,522.69 and 2,951.41 is: 4,427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.85 : 15,522.69 = 2,951.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.85/15,522.69 = 2,951.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.85x = 15,522.69 × 2,951.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.85x = 45,813,822.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,813,822.49/10,346.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.80

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