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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.50, 15,523.35 and 2,952.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.50, 15,523.35 and 2,952.39 is: 4,428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.50 : 15,523.35 = 2,952.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.50/15,523.35 = 2,952.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.50x = 15,523.35 × 2,952.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.50x = 45,831,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,831,030.45/10,348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.76

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