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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,346.91, 15,517.98 and 2,951.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,346.91, 15,517.98 and 2,951.19 is: 4,426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,346.91 : 15,517.98 = 2,951.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,346.91/15,517.98 = 2,951.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,346.91x = 15,517.98 × 2,951.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,346.91x = 45,796,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,796,507.40/10,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.10

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