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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.59, 15,445.86 and 2,900.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.59, 15,445.86 and 2,900.02 is: 4,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.59 : 15,445.86 = 2,900.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.59/15,445.86 = 2,900.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.59x = 15,445.86 × 2,900.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.59x = 44,793,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,793,302.92/10,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.73

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