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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.77, 15,524.10 and 2,952.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.77, 15,524.10 and 2,952.34 is: 4,429.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.77 : 15,524.10 = 2,952.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.77/15,524.10 = 2,952.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.77x = 15,524.10 × 2,952.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.77x = 45,832,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832,421.39/10,347.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.21

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