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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.60, 15,524.97 and 2,953.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.60, 15,524.97 and 2,953.46 is: 4,430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.60 : 15,524.97 = 2,953.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.60/15,524.97 = 2,953.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.60x = 15,524.97 × 2,953.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.60x = 45,852,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,852,300.27/10,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.35

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