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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.63, 15,525.03 and 2,953.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.63, 15,525.03 and 2,953.52 is: 4,430.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.63 : 15,525.03 = 2,953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.63/15,525.03 = 2,953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.63x = 15,525.03 × 2,953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.63x = 45,853,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,853,478.28/10,349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.45

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