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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.98, 15,526.09 and 2,953.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.98, 15,526.09 and 2,953.46 is: 4,430.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.98 : 15,526.09 = 2,953.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.98/15,526.09 = 2,953.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.98x = 15,526.09 × 2,953.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.98x = 45,855,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,855,711.67/10,348.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.94

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