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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.69, 15,445.04 and 2,901.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.69, 15,445.04 and 2,901.93 is: 4,352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.69 : 15,445.04 = 2,901.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.69/15,445.04 = 2,901.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.69x = 15,445.04 × 2,901.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.69x = 44,820,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,820,410.42/10,296.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.90

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