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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.17, 15,525.77 and 2,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.17, 15,525.77 and 2,955.72 is: 4,433.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.17 : 15,525.77 = 2,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.17/15,525.77 = 2,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.17x = 15,525.77 × 2,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.17x = 45,889,814.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,889,814.13/10,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.73

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