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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.13, 15,438.33 and 2,896.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.13, 15,438.33 and 2,896.83 is: 4,345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.13 : 15,438.33 = 2,896.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.13/15,438.33 = 2,896.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.13x = 15,438.33 × 2,896.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.13x = 44,722,217.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,722,217.49/10,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.28

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