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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.55, 15,526.35 and 2,956.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.55, 15,526.35 and 2,956.09 is: 4,434.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.55 : 15,526.35 = 2,956.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.55/15,526.35 = 2,956.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.55x = 15,526.35 × 2,956.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.55x = 45,897,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,897,287.97/10,350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.28

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