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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.61, 15,519.74 and 2,952.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.61, 15,519.74 and 2,952.31 is: 4,427.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.61 : 15,519.74 = 2,952.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.61/15,519.74 = 2,952.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.61x = 15,519.74 × 2,952.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.61x = 45,819,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,819,027.94/10,349.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.13

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