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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,349.97, 15,522.78 and 2,952.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,349.97, 15,522.78 and 2,952.45 is: 4,428.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,349.97 : 15,522.78 = 2,952.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,349.97/15,522.78 = 2,952.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,349.97x = 15,522.78 × 2,952.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,349.97x = 45,830,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,830,231.81/10,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.05

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