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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.27, 15,520.73 and 2,952.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.27, 15,520.73 and 2,952.97 is: 4,428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.27 : 15,520.73 = 2,952.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.27/15,520.73 = 2,952.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.27x = 15,520.73 × 2,952.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.27x = 45,832,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832,196.50/10,350.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.12

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