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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.55, 15,524.85 and 2,955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.55, 15,524.85 and 2,955.09 is: 4,432.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.55 : 15,524.85 = 2,955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.55/15,524.85 = 2,955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.55x = 15,524.85 × 2,955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.55x = 45,877,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,877,328.99/10,349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.78

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