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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.62, 15,444 and 2,900.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.62, 15,444 and 2,900.66 is: 4,351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.62 : 15,444 = 2,900.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.62/15,444 = 2,900.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.62x = 15,444 × 2,900.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.62x = 44,797,715.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,797,715.82/10,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.14

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