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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.29, 15,522.44 and 2,952.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.29, 15,522.44 and 2,952.90 is: 4,429.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.29 : 15,522.44 = 2,952.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.29/15,522.44 = 2,952.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.29x = 15,522.44 × 2,952.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.29x = 45,836,198.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,836,198.31/10,348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.35

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