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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.94, 15,443.92 and 2,901.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.94, 15,443.92 and 2,901.18 is: 4,351.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.94 : 15,443.92 = 2,901.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.94/15,443.92 = 2,901.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.94x = 15,443.92 × 2,901.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.94x = 44,805,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,805,591.83/10,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.77

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