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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.24, 15,444.98 and 2,901.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.24, 15,444.98 and 2,901.33 is: 4,352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.24 : 15,444.98 = 2,901.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.24/15,444.98 = 2,901.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.24x = 15,444.98 × 2,901.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.24x = 44,810,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,810,969.32/10,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.17

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