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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.52, 15,524.70 and 2,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.52, 15,524.70 and 2,954.50 is: 4,431.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.52 : 15,524.70 = 2,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.52/15,524.70 = 2,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.52x = 15,524.70 × 2,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.52x = 45,867,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,867,726.15/10,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.44

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