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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,351.65, 15,522.79 and 2,954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,351.65, 15,522.79 and 2,954.34 is: 4,430.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,351.65 : 15,522.79 = 2,954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,351.65/15,522.79 = 2,954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,351.65x = 15,522.79 × 2,954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,351.65x = 45,859,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,859,599.41/10,351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.17

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