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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.33, 15,525.11 and 2,952.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.33, 15,525.11 and 2,952.81 is: 4,429.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.33 : 15,525.11 = 2,952.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.33/15,525.11 = 2,952.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.33x = 15,525.11 × 2,952.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.33x = 45,842,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,842,742.56/10,348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.97

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