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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.69, 15,439.62 and 2,796.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.69, 15,439.62 and 2,796.98 is: 4,195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.69 : 15,439.62 = 2,796.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.69/15,439.62 = 2,796.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.69x = 15,439.62 × 2,796.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.69x = 43,184,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184,308.35/10,293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.22

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