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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.59, 15,444.36 and 2,899.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.59, 15,444.36 and 2,899.02 is: 4,349.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.59 : 15,444.36 = 2,899.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.59/15,444.36 = 2,899.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.59x = 15,444.36 × 2,899.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.59x = 44,773,508.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773,508.53/10,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.23

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