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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.67, 15,444.42 and 2,900.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.67, 15,444.42 and 2,900.19 is: 4,350.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.67 : 15,444.42 = 2,900.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.67/15,444.42 = 2,900.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.67x = 15,444.42 × 2,900.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.67x = 44,791,752.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,791,752.44/10,295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.54

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