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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.83, 15,525.86 and 2,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.83, 15,525.86 and 2,953.32 is: 4,430.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.83 : 15,525.86 = 2,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.83/15,525.86 = 2,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.83x = 15,525.86 × 2,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.83x = 45,852,755.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,852,755.23/10,348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.72

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