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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.09, 15,523.07 and 2,951.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.09, 15,523.07 and 2,951.66 is: 4,428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.09 : 15,523.07 = 2,951.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.09/15,523.07 = 2,951.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.09x = 15,523.07 × 2,951.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.09x = 45,818,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818,824.80/10,347.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.18

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