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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.66, 15,441.39 and 2,898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.66, 15,441.39 and 2,898.18 is: 4,347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.66 : 15,441.39 = 2,898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.66/15,441.39 = 2,898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.66x = 15,441.39 × 2,898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.66x = 44,751,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,751,927.67/10,293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.52

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