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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.46, 15,444.50 and 2,799.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.46, 15,444.50 and 2,799.18 is: 4,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.46 : 15,444.50 = 2,799.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.46/15,444.50 = 2,799.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.46x = 15,444.50 × 2,799.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.46x = 43,231,858.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,231,858.29/10,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.12

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