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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,347.84, 15,522.36 and 2,951.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,347.84, 15,522.36 and 2,951.73 is: 4,427.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,347.84 : 15,522.36 = 2,951.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,347.84/15,522.36 = 2,951.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,347.84x = 15,522.36 × 2,951.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,347.84x = 45,817,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,817,815.68/10,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.77

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