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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.42, 15,523.13 and 2,953.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.42, 15,523.13 and 2,953.97 is: 4,431.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.42 : 15,523.13 = 2,953.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.42/15,523.13 = 2,953.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.42x = 15,523.13 × 2,953.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.42x = 45,854,782.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,854,782.71/10,348.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.09

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