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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,350.72, 15,526.28 and 2,955.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,350.72, 15,526.28 and 2,955.42 is: 4,433.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,350.72 : 15,526.28 = 2,955.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,350.72/15,526.28 = 2,955.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,350.72x = 15,526.28 × 2,955.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,350.72x = 45,886,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,886,685.83/10,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.19

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