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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.08, 15,524.52 and 2,952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.08, 15,524.52 and 2,952.62 is: 4,429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.08 : 15,524.52 = 2,952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.08/15,524.52 = 2,952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.08x = 15,524.52 × 2,952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.08x = 45,838,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,838,008.24/10,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.61

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