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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.45, 15,523.92 and 2,953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.45, 15,523.92 and 2,953.22 is: 4,429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.45 : 15,523.92 = 2,953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.45/15,523.92 = 2,953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.45x = 15,523.92 × 2,953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.45x = 45,845,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,845,473.40/10,350.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.32

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