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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.06, 15,529.02 and 2,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.06, 15,529.02 and 2,955.62 is: 4,434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.06 : 15,529.02 = 2,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.06/15,529.02 = 2,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.06x = 15,529.02 × 2,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.06x = 45,897,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,897,882.09/10,351.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.12

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