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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.35, 15,523.44 and 2,951.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.35, 15,523.44 and 2,951.91 is: 4,428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.35 : 15,523.44 = 2,951.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.35/15,523.44 = 2,951.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.35x = 15,523.44 × 2,951.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.35x = 45,823,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,823,783.01/10,347.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.55

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