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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.64, 15,439.24 and 2,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.64, 15,439.24 and 2,898.68 is: 4,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.64 : 15,439.24 = 2,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.64/15,439.24 = 2,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.64x = 15,439.24 × 2,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.64x = 44,753,416.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,753,416.20/10,293.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.68

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