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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.85, 15,525.69 and 2,953.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.85, 15,525.69 and 2,953.41 is: 4,430.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.85 : 15,525.69 = 2,953.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.85/15,525.69 = 2,953.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.85x = 15,525.69 × 2,953.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.85x = 45,853,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,853,728.10/10,348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.80

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