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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.94, 15,441.93 and 2,898.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.94, 15,441.93 and 2,898.46 is: 4,347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.94 : 15,441.93 = 2,898.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.94/15,441.93 = 2,898.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.94x = 15,441.93 × 2,898.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.94x = 44,757,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757,788.22/10,293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.98

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