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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.17, 15,521.26 and 2,952.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.17, 15,521.26 and 2,952.71 is: 4,429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.17 : 15,521.26 = 2,952.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.17/15,521.26 = 2,952.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.17x = 15,521.26 × 2,952.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.17x = 45,829,811.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,829,811.04/10,347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.21

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