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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.92, 15,523.45 and 2,953.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.92, 15,523.45 and 2,953.44 is: 4,430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.92 : 15,523.45 = 2,953.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.92/15,523.45 = 2,953.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.92x = 15,523.45 × 2,953.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.92x = 45,847,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,847,578.17/10,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.18

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