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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.35, 15,524.94 and 2,952.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.35, 15,524.94 and 2,952.91 is: 4,430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.35 : 15,524.94 = 2,952.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.35/15,524.94 = 2,952.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.35x = 15,524.94 × 2,952.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.35x = 45,843,750.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,843,750.58/10,348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.05

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