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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.32, 15,438.46 and 2,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.32, 15,438.46 and 2,897.52 is: 4,346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.32 : 15,438.46 = 2,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.32/15,438.46 = 2,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.32x = 15,438.46 × 2,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.32x = 44,733,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,733,246.62/10,292.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.27

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