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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.06, 15,439.98 and 2,898.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.06, 15,439.98 and 2,898.76 is: 4,347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.06 : 15,439.98 = 2,898.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.06/15,439.98 = 2,898.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.06x = 15,439.98 × 2,898.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.06x = 44,756,796.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,756,796.42/10,294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.83

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