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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.81, 15,524.14 and 2,952.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.81, 15,524.14 and 2,952.37 is: 4,429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.81 : 15,524.14 = 2,952.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.81/15,524.14 = 2,952.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.81x = 15,524.14 × 2,952.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.81x = 45,833,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,833,005.21/10,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.25

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