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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.70, 15,524.85 and 2,956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.70, 15,524.85 and 2,956.30 is: 4,434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.70 : 15,524.85 = 2,956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.70/15,524.85 = 2,956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.70x = 15,524.85 × 2,956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.70x = 45,896,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,896,114.06/10,350.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.11

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