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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,353.21, 15,526.23 and 2,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,353.21, 15,526.23 and 2,955.69 is: 4,432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,353.21 : 15,526.23 = 2,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,353.21/15,526.23 = 2,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,353.21x = 15,526.23 × 2,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,353.21x = 45,890,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,890,645.12/10,353.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.50

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